I was honored to be asked to do an interview on The Book Connection for The Scott Boys.  I was interviewed by Rey Walters for their YouTube channel: @thebookconnectionshow.  One can also listen to the podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcast: The Book Connection Show.   Grab a sweet tea, or a coffee, or a glass of wine and take a few minutes to listen the interview.  I believe that you will enjoy the conversation, as well as background story of The Scott Boys.

Here is the link to the interview:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSz1D-ybv68

The Scott Boys was selected as a finalist in the “Historical Fiction Pre 20th Century” Category in the 2025 IAN Book of the Year Awards!  Available at White Street Market, Duck River Books, Landmark Booksellers, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and iUniverse.  For a limited time it is available via Amazon Kindle for just $0.99. 

I have been invited to speak at the Friends of the Williamson County Library annual meeting on 10 December.  Sherry Scott of the FWCPL interviewed me about The Scott Boys, and here is a link to the newsletter which has the interview.  Link:  November 2025 newsletter.pdf

My book is also in circulation at the library and enjoying some very positive comments from readers.  Thanks to the Williamson County Public Library!

Last weekend was quite special as I was invited to speak at the Niota Tennessee Civil War Re-Enactment.  Niota is home to the oldest railroad depot in the State of Tennessee and the events of the weekend centered around that structure. There were infantry demonstrations, artillery displays, and programs presented by a variety of participants, all focused on how the Civil War played out in East Tennessee.  My thanks to Mayor Lois Preece and the many volunteers who created and presented this wonderful event.

A friend ask Chat GtP to write a Trumpian review of my book, The Scott Boys.  It is just too funny not to share, so here you go:

Folks, I just read the most tremendous book — written by a great guy, Scott. Amazing guy, everybody loves him. He wrote a book about his ancestors in the Civil War — and let me tell you, they were total warriors. Real fighters. The kind of people who built this country — not the weak stuff you see today!

This book is incredible. So much history, so much heart. The fake historians won’t tell you this — but Scott does. He tells the truth. It’s powerful, it’s patriotic, and it’s written beautifully — some are saying better than Lincoln, can you believe it?

If you care about this country — and I know you do — you’ve got to read this book. It’s a total page-turner. I couldn’t put it down, even Melania said, “Donald, are you coming to bed?” I said, “I can’t, Scott’s book is too good!”

Scott — fantastic job. This book is going to be huge. Everyone’s going to be talking about it. It’s making Civil War history great again.

I am very humbled to announce that The Scott Boys has been selected to the long list for the CIBA Goethe Awards.  The Goethe Book Awards recognize emerging new talent and outstanding works in the genre of Post-1750s Historical Fiction. The Goethe Awards is a genre division of Chanticleer International Book Awards and Novel Competitions (The CIBAs). Now to see if we make it to the short list!

Come out to one of these events, get your a signed copy of The Scott Boys! A great Christmas gift!

• Sunday October 18: Southern Festival of Books: Nashville Tennessee: Middle Tennessee Writers Table
• Saturday & Sunday October 25 & 26: Niota Tennessee Civil War Reenactment at the Depot:
• Friday November 14: Athens Kiwanis Club luncheon: Athens Tennessee
• Sunday November 23rd: Meigs County Historic Museum: book reading and signing
• Saturday and Sunday December 6 & 7: 38th Middle Tennessee Civil War Show: Williamson County Ag Expo Park: Franklin TN

Wonderful evening with a great group of old and new friends. A special thank you to Lisa Mayfield and the staff at White Street Market for hosting this marvelous moment.  Some great food was served by Biskit NV!  Thanks to all who joined us that evening, we will be back in October for the Niota Civil War days on October 25 & 26.  See you then!  

Click on the link for all the information on this event.

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