Author Archives: Keith

Great Weekend in Gettysburg

Posted on July 1, 2013 by

Tweet After a great weekend in Gettysburg signing copies of Georgia Remembers Gettysburg, it is good to be home again. While there I had the opportunity to meet with many great people and I truly enjoyed each and every one … Continue reading →

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In the Shadow of Suribachi by Joyce Faulkner

Posted on June 20, 2013 by

Tweet In the Shadow of Suribachi By Joyce Faulkner Red Engine Press Reviewed by J. Keith Jones “In the Shadow of Suribachi” is a heart wrenching tale of young men facing their defining moment on Iwo Jima… and in some … Continue reading →

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In Honor of Vince Flynn – We will miss you

Posted on June 19, 2013 by

Tweet The literary world has suffered a major loss today. Vince Flynn, the creator of Mitch Rapp, one of the most memorable spies in the modern thriller world, has died way too soon at the age of 47 from prostate … Continue reading →

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A Fighting Man of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Posted on June 18, 2013 by

Tweet A Fighting Man of Mars By Edgar Rice Burroughs Reviewed by J. Keith Jones “A Fighting Man of Mars” is the final installment in the John Carter of Mars series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. In this one, John Carter … Continue reading →

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Daniel Boyd – June 8, 1863 – It is reported that we are going to Pennsylvania

Posted on June 8, 2013 by

Tweet On June 8, 1863, Daniel Boyd wrote his father that the word in the camp around Culpeper was that they were soon heading into Pennsylvania. He also spoke of further actions around Fredericksburg. There was little else he had … Continue reading →

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Georgia Remembers Gettysburg available for order

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

Tweet My newest book, “Georgia Remembers Gettysburg” is now available for order through Amazon. I understand that in the next week it will be in the bookstores in Gettysburg. I wish to thank Eric Lindblade and Ten Roads Publishing for … Continue reading →

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Fenton Hall, June 4, 1863 – Yankees burned a good many houses at Pocotaligo

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

Tweet June 4, 1863, Fenton Hall writes his wife Mary Jane from Adams Run, South Carolina. He talks of a great many matters of local interest and mentions about a federal raid on the nearby town of Pocotaligo. The Military … Continue reading →

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May 29, 1863 – Fenton Hall – If you and the children should live

Posted on May 29, 2013 by

Tweet On May 29, 1863, Fenton Hall wrote to Mary Jane from his camp in Adams Run, South Carolina. There is more discussion about the fight between Peter Burton and Michael Alewine. Also, he talks about his wheat crop and … Continue reading →

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May 28, 1863 – Capt. Robert Chatham to Robert Boyd

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

Tweet On May 28, 1863 Captain Robert N. Chatham, Thomas’s commanding officer, sent Robert Boyd a letter instructing him how to claim Thomas’s final payment from the Confederate government. This was written a year and a day before this fine … Continue reading →

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May 23, 1863; Fenton Hall – A Little Fuss In Our Mess

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

Tweet On May 23, 1863 Fenton Hall wrote his wife Mary Jane from their camp in Adams Run, South Carolina. His duty of protecting the coastal areas and rivers around Charleston continues. Fenton is concerned about Mary Jane and their … Continue reading →

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