Rebroadcast: Sue Pearson's "The Nancies" Monday, April 20, 2015 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Journalist and author Sue Pearson wrote “The Nancies,” a historical novel based on the true story of an all-female militia during the Civil War. We spoke with Pearson about her book. This year marks the 150th Anniversary of the militia. LINKS: ED GOLDMAN: A novel new adventure for Sue Pearson