Curt Locklear's Blog, page 7
August 15, 2016
Q and A
Send me a Civil War history question. I’ll try to answer it.
Bed Banjo and Book
My book tour proved quite fruitful. I met some truly great people, learned a lot, especially information for my next #novel, part II of the #Trilogy. Play the banjo a while, then read the novel, Asunder, then take a nap. Good plan.
August 14, 2016
Signing #books, #playing #banjo. #soldout
I had a great time on my #novel tour through the #south. My book has #strong #female characters on both sides of the #civilwar
August 11, 2016
General McCulloch’s HQ at Wilson Creek Battlefield
Gen. mcculloch had intended to march out and attack the union on the evening of Aug. ninth, but approaching rain made him call off the march because the rain could mess up the powder for their guns. little did he or his fellow Army general price know that union general lyon would surprise the rebels […]
August 4, 2016
BOOK TOUR through the South
This Friday I start out at the Jefferson davis museum in Biloxi, Mississippi. I stay there two days, talk, sell books, play the banjo and guitar and learn a lot myself. The plantation is named Beauvoir and was almost completely destroyed when hurricane katrina hit. it has since been rebuilt to its former glory. they […]
July 30, 2016
A writer must keep his or her eye on the target
Staying focused on the target for a writer is one of the keys for success.
July 27, 2016
LAST SHOT OF THE CIVIL WAR WAS A BLANK
The last shot fired in the Civil War was at sea in the Bering Strait. The CSS Shenandoah, a Confederate Raider vessel, arriving late in the war (1864) fired a blank cannon shot at a […]
July 25, 2016
Christmas in July. Having fun with promoting my book.
So far, lots of folks are truly enjoying Asunder. It kinda takes hold of your heart and then the rest is history. Go online to Amazon or Barnes and Noble and purchase one for someone you love. It’s always nice to give or receive a gift out of the blue.
July 21, 2016
YES, You can SUBSCRIBE TO EMAILS
If you would like to keep up with what’s happening with the new novel ( and a secret novel, I’m working on, too) take 10 seconds and subscribe at the subscribe icon. 10 seconds and you’ll get a few up to date emails. Coming up, I’m presenting at Jefferson Davis’s Memorial Plantation. I’ll be at […]
