Gen. mcculloch had intended to march out and attack the union on the evening of Aug. ninth, but approaching rain made him call off the march because the rain could mess up the powder for their guns. little did he or his fellow Army general price know that union general lyon would surprise the rebels […]
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Continue ReadingChristmas in July. Having fun with promoting my book.
So far, lots of folks are truly enjoying Asunder. It kinda takes hold of your heart and then the rest is history. Go online to Amazon or Barnes and Noble and purchase one for someone you love. It’s always nice to give or receive a gift out of the blue.
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Continue ReadingReal People in the Throes of Death Truly Understanding Life
While building my novel, Asunder, A Novel of the Civil War, I was constantly struck by the myriad letters that were so eloquent in style and tone. The women and men who wrote the letters did so with such passion and remorse and hope, sorrow and joy. Their words felt they were delved from the […]
Continue ReadingRESEARCH FOR THE NOVEL
In researching for my novel, Asunder, A Novel of the Civil War, I had a lot to learn. I dug through volumes of googled information as well as from books and pamphlets and actual Civil War era documents. I toured the battlefields multiple times. On one trek I walked the entire distance through chest high […]
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