Author Archives: Keith

Seven Days in Utopia

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Tweet Went to see Robert Duvall’s latest movie “Seven Days in Utopia” this weekend. I must say, to be 80 years old, Duvall is still rocking along. I really enjoyed this movie. It is a great golf movie; a fine … Continue reading →

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The Power of Feedback

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

Tweet I got a fan email. Well, it actually is not the first, but it is probably the best so far and it was from someone I’ve never met. Most positive feedback I have gotten has been face to face … Continue reading →

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150 Years ago, Aug. 30, 1861, Daniel Boyd

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

Tweet To read the entries thus far for the Sesquicentennial series for The Boys of Diamond Hill click here. On August 30, 1861, Daniel Boyd wrote a letter to one of his brothers back in Diamond Hill, in Abbeville County, … Continue reading →

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150 Years ago Diamond Hill – Sickness

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

Tweet To read the entries thus far for the Sesquicentennial series for The Boys of Diamond Hill click here. I apologize for having fallen a bit behind on this Sesquicentennial series. Since I last reported two letters have been written … Continue reading →

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North Carolina Remembers Gettysburg

Posted on August 28, 2011 by

Tweet North Carolina Remembers Gettysburg By Michael C. Hardy Ten Roads Publishing, Gettysburg, PA Reviewed by Keith Jones North Carolina Remembers Gettysburg is a treasure trove of first hand accounts from the N.C. Soldiers who were there. Relying mostly on … Continue reading →

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Interview with Mary Mueller

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

Tweet A couple of days ago, I reviewed the just released title “The Redemption of Matthew Ryerson”. Today I am honored to print this interview I conducted with the up and coming author of this work, Mary Mueller: [Questions are … Continue reading →

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The Redemption of Matthew Ryerson

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Tweet The Redemption of Matthew Ryerson By Mary Mueller White Feather Press, Hamilton, MI Reviewed by Keith Jones “The Redemption of Matthew Ryerson” is decidedly a book from a Christian perspective, but as much as anything, it is a book … Continue reading →

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Brenda Chambers McKean

Posted on August 15, 2011 by

Tweet While hanging out at the Bennett Place on Sunday, becoming 1 copy closer to cementing my best seller status, I had the opportunity to talk with author and historian Brenda McKean. I picked up a copy of volume one … Continue reading →

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Good day at Bennett Place Today

Posted on August 14, 2011 by

Tweet After the rain, it was a great day of events at the Bennett Place in Durham. I spoke twice on the Boys of Diamond Hill and met some really interesting people. I will be there tomorrow afternoon as well. … Continue reading →

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Bennett Place tomorrow

Posted on August 12, 2011 by

Tweet Just got the schedule for the appearance at the Bennett Place in Durham (NC) tomorrow. I will be speaking in the visitor center theater at 12:30 and 2:30 in the afternoon. I hope to see lots of you out … Continue reading →

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