Author Archives: Keith

Johnnie Come Lately by Kathleen M. Rodgers

Posted on February 19, 2015 by

Tweet Johnnie Come Lately By Kathleen M. Rodgers Camel Press Reviewed by Keith Jones “Johnnie Come Lately,” is an extraordinary tale about ordinary people. Then again, this story forces you to consider, is anyone really ordinary? Every person conceals a … Continue reading →

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Daniel Boyd, Feb. 3, 1865 – Hampton’s Cavalry has come from Virginia

Posted on February 3, 2015 by

Tweet On Feb. 3, 1865 Daniel Boyd wrote his sister, Mary Jane Hall — Fenton‘s widow — from his camp on the Salkehatchie River in South Carolina. Daniel and the 7th S.C. Infantry was finally home in South Carolina as … Continue reading →

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My article in Gettysburg Magazine #52

Posted on January 31, 2015 by

Tweet I opened my mailbox today and waiting for me was my contributor’s copy of Gettysburg Magazine issue #52. On page 69 is my article “Angel of the Wheatfield.” In this article, I detail the story of Lt. Thomas Parks … Continue reading →

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Dark Digital Sky by Carac Allison

Posted on December 27, 2014 by

Tweet Dark Digital Sky By Carac Allison Reviewed by Keith Jones “Dark Digital Sky,” Carac Allison’s freshman effort promises great things to come. This book’s hero is a bi-polar former FBI agent now making a good living as a private … Continue reading →

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Read my latest short story FREE at Bethlehem Writers Roundtable

Posted on October 31, 2014 by

Tweet Just released in the latest edition of the Bethlehem Writers Roundtable — the literary journal of the Bethlehem Writers Group — is my short story: Dressed–And Stuffed–To Kill: A Matt Cutter Mystery This features tongue in cheek private investigator, … Continue reading →

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Daniel Boyd, Oct. 25, 1864 – Battles of Cedar Creek & Hupps Hill

Posted on October 25, 2014 by

Tweet On Oct. 25, 1864, Daniel Boyd wrote his father Robert Boyd from camp in New Market, Virginia. In this letter he goes into great detail about what he refers to as “a big fight near Strasburg.” What he refers … Continue reading →

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Left Behind – 2014

Posted on October 12, 2014 by

Tweet Left Behind the Movie 2014 I got the opportunity to check out the Left Behind remake this weekend. I had read the book series a number of years ago and really enjoyed it. That’s why, like many people, I … Continue reading →

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The Dark Horse by Craig Johnson

Posted on September 30, 2014 by

Tweet The Dark Horse By Craig Johnson Penguin Books Reviewed by Keith Jones The Dark Horse is yet another great example of writing that is both excellent and fun. We see Sheriff Walt Longmire exhibit his idealistic character through his … Continue reading →

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Georgia Remembers Gettysburg wins Gold from MWSA

Posted on September 28, 2014 by

Tweet On Saturday night, Sept. 27, 2014, my book, “Georgia Remembers Gettysburg,” was awarded a Gold Medal for History from the Military Writers Society of America.  The annual conference was held in Phoenix, Arizona.  Previous obligations prevented my attendance, but … Continue reading →

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Your chance to save history – Bennett Place

Posted on September 24, 2014 by

Tweet The Bennett Place in Durham was the site of the largest surrender of the War for Southern Independence.  This is an important piece of history.  The state has long had an option on land across the street from the … Continue reading →

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