Purchase We're celebrating the 7 year anniversary of Where Can I Flee this week! It's hard to believe the Harpers were introduced to the world 7 years ago already. In many ways it seems longer and in others it feels like yesterday. War is on the horizon during the spring of 1861. It will be… Continue reading Grab this Sweeping Family Saga while it’s on Sale
Tag: Civil War
Free Short Stories
Great news! I have formally released two short stories. If you've followed me for a while, you may have read these in the past, but now they have official covers and can be uploaded to your e-reader. They are only available to my newsletter subscribers, so be sure to sign up and enjoy both stories… Continue reading Free Short Stories
Quotes from General Lee and General Grant
In celebration of the anniversary of Lee's surrender to Grant at Appomattox earlier this month, I thought we'd take a look at some famous quotes from both generals. You could certainly spend all day reading the various quotes from each man. There was so much that I wanted to share. Words on army life, each… Continue reading Quotes from General Lee and General Grant
Celebrating History: The 152nd Anniversary of Lee’s Surrender to Grant
This is probably my favorite moment in American history. I never cease to be fascinated by the men involved and their attitudes and actions. Some were expected, but many surprised me. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9th, 1865, bringing the beginning of the end of the Civil War a reality. The… Continue reading Celebrating History: The 152nd Anniversary of Lee’s Surrender to Grant
Experiencing History Blog Series: Reliving the End of the Civil War, Moment by Moment
I had written a blog series during the 150th anniversary of the surrender, paying close attention to the historical timeline of events as they played out. The series starts days before the surrender, allowing you to see what was happening, as well as the letters exchanged between generals, as Lee and Grant were moving in… Continue reading Experiencing History Blog Series: Reliving the End of the Civil War, Moment by Moment
When Fiction Meets Reality: The Battle of Chickamauga
When I sat down to begin writing/researching for the Ancient Words Series, one of the first questions I had asked was, "If a man joined the Confederacy from Bedford Co. TN, which regiment would he join?" There were two infantry regiments. I chose the 17th and drowned myself in its history. I read everything… Continue reading When Fiction Meets Reality: The Battle of Chickamauga
Civil War Research Book Review: Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee
The book is both the most wonderful thing and the most dreadful all at once. First, let's talk about what's so great about it. What I Loved: There's nothing like reading original letters from people in the past. They shine so much light on the culture of the time. This recollection and letters by the… Continue reading Civil War Research Book Review: Recollections and Letters of General Robert E. Lee
The Wise Words of Lincoln
In honor of the 151st anniversary of Lincoln's death earlier this month, I've pulled together a list of wise and witty sayings from our former president. Which is your favorite? “Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” “There are no bad pictures; that's just how your face looks… Continue reading The Wise Words of Lincoln
Facebook Party and Giveaway!!
I'm hosting a Facebook party starting Saturday. It's a fun little gathering where history and Christian fiction meet. As a Civil War novelist, I had studied several important moments in American history, but Lee's surrender to Grant was always a highlight for me. Celebrating History is a 4-day party so they'll be plenty of time… Continue reading Facebook Party and Giveaway!!
Civil War Research Book Review: The Writer’s Guide to Everyday Life in the 1800s by Marc McCutcheon
The wonderful and fascinating details of the 1800s have been gathered into one interesting volume, in which McCutcheon has included quotes from 19th-century citizens concerning or describing hairstyles and fashion, favorite swear words and slang, jokes of the period, courtship and marriage rituals, and more. A must for both fiction and nonfiction historical writers. Oh… Continue reading Civil War Research Book Review: The Writer’s Guide to Everyday Life in the 1800s by Marc McCutcheon
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 