Johnson's Island Prison, Lake Erie

I am just now finishing up the outline for my fourth civil War era novel, the Lincoln Conspiracy.

Included in this adventure will be a character who was a Confederate officer who was sent to Johnson's Island and was one of those few who escapted. If you have any information about the three officers who did just that, or about the prison I would appreciate it if you would contact me. Mike Deeb www.civilwarnovels.com

Civil War Era Living

Recently, I was asked why I wrote novels instead of non-fiction.

Since I was a pre-teen, I have read historical non-fiction. The past always held a facination for me.

But most historical non-fiction focuses upon the political and military elements of a people's history. I wanted to find out how people lived, worked, interacted, loved and yes even died. More later.

Civil War Book Tour - July 2009

Michigan July '09 Book Tour

I just returned to my home from a ten day book tour in Michigan. While there I gave Civil War presentations to over 300 people (mostly Rotarians).

One topic that generated a great deal of discussion was the oft heard phrase, The War of Northern Aggression. That generated a lively exchange. Another topic was the 'Tarriff War' of March 1861, and its impact on the rush toward war between the Confederacy and the Union.

During most every question period someone would say that they preferred to believe that the North fought the war to end slavery. It was an interesting exchange. I look foward to my November trip north.

Drieborg Chronicles update - June 09

Last week I sent in the manuscript for the third in the series, Honor Restored to the publisher. Once I follow-up with three maps, a cover is picked and various proofing issues are resolved, it should be on the way. I expect it to be available in the fall, much like the first two in the series. Internet Marketing As you might have noted, not only do I have this web page, but I have added a blog, a facebook account and lenkedin to my marketing efforts. Check them out. The internet addresses are listed below. Book Tours/Signings The Tampa area presentations are continuing. I talk about the events, attitudes and economics which led to the outbreak of war between the states. After a recent presentation, a lady (four foot ten inches tall, at least) with a walker came to the front of the room and told me in no uncertain terms: "Young man!" she forcefully told me. "It was not a civil war 'a tall. It was 'the war of northern aggression'." "Yes ma'am." She did not buy a book. This July I will be in Michigan from the 18th through the end of the month. I have eight presentations at this point. Included is one at Schuler Books on 28th Street on the evening of July 23rd at 7 PM. Join me early in their cafeteria for something to eat/drink and conversation. In November I will be back in MI on the 13th to introduce the third book in the trilogy. I have another dozen presentations both in the Thumb area and the Grand Rapids area. Included this time are four in the Detroit suburbs. About time I get into that market. --

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Post civil war Edisto Island, SC

Prior to the civil war, the Edisto Island economy was booming. Sea Island cotton, rice and indigo were excellent cash crops exported around the world. Their production of corn, sweet potatoes & peas along with poultry, pork and beef supported the several hundred free white people and the over five thousand Negro slaves.

Plantation management was one of the essential elements which contributed to this agrarian success. After the war and emancipation, a new relationship between landowner and worker had to be forged. How successfull was this post war effort? I would appreciate any information you have or source you can identify for me.

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