Bringing the Past to Life: Guest Post by Steve Kemper

Today at The Writer’s Place I’m pleased to welcome award-winning author and journalist Steve Kemper.

I first connected with Steve when I interviewed him on my One on One blog, and had the pleasure of reading his book, A Labyrinth of Kingdoms: 10,000 Miles Through Islamic Africa detailing the exploits of Heinrich Barth.

And when his newest book came out, A Splendid Savage: the Restless Life of Frederick Russell Burnham, Steve was kind enough to send me a copy, knowing I am a fan of his work a...