Hi Everyone
Just in case you haven't noticed, I have completed eight reviews of historical novels and one non-fiction history book. It is great fun. Those of you who are American history enthusiasts should not turn up your nose at fiction. It can be great entertainment as well as historically well founded. You can see my reviews at www.civilwarnovels.com
One I just completed is: "All the Tea in China": by Sara Rose. This is a great non-fiction read about the fight over tea & opium between the two empires of England and China.
Another review is a Civil War era work of fiction: "The First Assassin": by John Miller. This work of fiction tells of an assassination attempt on President Lincoln just after his first inauguration; a compelling and fun read.
I'll tell you about others in future blogs. Dr. Michael J. Deeb
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Paintings
Hi Everyone
A 'PAINTINGS BY MIKE' page is being added to my website at www.civilwarnovels.com These are paintings both oil and watercolor, that I have 'finished' over the last 20 years. I hope to get back to that enjoyable pastime soon. But, for now, I am completely occupied with writing Civil War era novels, marketing them and preparing for live presentations for my book tours and a new focus, cruise lines.
A 'PAINTINGS BY MIKE' page is being added to my website at www.civilwarnovels.com These are paintings both oil and watercolor, that I have 'finished' over the last 20 years. I hope to get back to that enjoyable pastime soon. But, for now, I am completely occupied with writing Civil War era novels, marketing them and preparing for live presentations for my book tours and a new focus, cruise lines.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Civil War Novel sales
Hi Everyone
Just received figures showing sales of the trilogy, The Drieborg Chronicles as of 12-31-09.
Duty and Honor,sold 815 copies. Of that number, I personally sold 536 copies, 279 were purchased over the Internet, through book stores and other sources.
The second volume in the trilogy, Duty Accomplished, sold 430 copies. Of that figure, I sold 223 while 207 were sold through the Internet, book stores et al.
The third novel in the trilogy, Honor Restored, has only been out since November but has sold 215 copies total. I don't have the breakdown from the publisher on that one, yet, but I do know that I sold 100 copies minimum during November and December.
I certainly hope that sales continue to mount. You can see photographs of book buyers for each of the three novels at www.civilwarnovels.com Just go to each of the novels in turn and click on the photo array to see them all.
Just received figures showing sales of the trilogy, The Drieborg Chronicles as of 12-31-09.
Duty and Honor,sold 815 copies. Of that number, I personally sold 536 copies, 279 were purchased over the Internet, through book stores and other sources.
The second volume in the trilogy, Duty Accomplished, sold 430 copies. Of that figure, I sold 223 while 207 were sold through the Internet, book stores et al.
The third novel in the trilogy, Honor Restored, has only been out since November but has sold 215 copies total. I don't have the breakdown from the publisher on that one, yet, but I do know that I sold 100 copies minimum during November and December.
I certainly hope that sales continue to mount. You can see photographs of book buyers for each of the three novels at www.civilwarnovels.com Just go to each of the novels in turn and click on the photo array to see them all.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Ohio Rendezvous
Hi everyone
I've just been told by Vicki of the Rondezvous Ohio folks of a fair to be held in Jackson, Ohio on Jan. 16th & 17th. It is called Sons of Liberty Trade Fair. You can obtain more info from her at either vicki@RendezvousOhio.com or 419 601 2495. Sounds like fun. Dr. Michael J. Deeb www.civilwarnovels.com
I've just been told by Vicki of the Rondezvous Ohio folks of a fair to be held in Jackson, Ohio on Jan. 16th & 17th. It is called Sons of Liberty Trade Fair. You can obtain more info from her at either vicki@RendezvousOhio.com or 419 601 2495. Sounds like fun. Dr. Michael J. Deeb www.civilwarnovels.com
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
The Lincoln Conspiracy
Hi Everyone!
I have found that coming up with believable characters to move a story along is hard work. I have just decided I needed to add a character to Marshal Drieborg's team investigating the killing of President Abraham Lincoln. He will be appointed by one of the Democrates on the Joint Congressional Committee on Reconstruction. (Congressmen tried to create 'balance' on such investigations even back then).
He will be from Cades Cove, TE. From the family of one of the original settlers there, he will have served in the Confederate cavalry, been captured and imprisoned on Johnson's Island. He was one of three prisoners to have escaped that Lake Erie Union prison.
I have found that coming up with believable characters to move a story along is hard work. I have just decided I needed to add a character to Marshal Drieborg's team investigating the killing of President Abraham Lincoln. He will be appointed by one of the Democrates on the Joint Congressional Committee on Reconstruction. (Congressmen tried to create 'balance' on such investigations even back then).
He will be from Cades Cove, TE. From the family of one of the original settlers there, he will have served in the Confederate cavalry, been captured and imprisoned on Johnson's Island. He was one of three prisoners to have escaped that Lake Erie Union prison.
Monday, January 4, 2010
The Lincoln Conspiracy
Hi Everyone
Starting this Wednesday I will begin to post segments of my new Civil War era novel, The Lincoln Conspiracy. I will do this three times a week. I hope you enjoy this adventure. Mike
Starting this Wednesday I will begin to post segments of my new Civil War era novel, The Lincoln Conspiracy. I will do this three times a week. I hope you enjoy this adventure. Mike
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Michigan Book Tour
Hi Everyone
Just prior to Thanksgiving, I completed a 12 day book tour in Michigan. I was there to launch the third novel in the Drieborg Chronicles, Honor Restored.
This novel is set in the early days of Reconstruction. It digs into the postwar socio/economic problems faced by members of Congress, the southern landed aristocracy, freedmen, and the military.
During my trip north, I gave Civil War presentations to 416 people (mostly Rotarians). That included 8 Rotary Clubs, 2 libraries, 2 college presentations, 3 book store signings and a private signing for a Rotary Club fundraiser. All in all, I drove almost 2,000 miles in MI on this tour. The roads were clear for that time of year - the Lord was looking after me.
Pictures have been posted on the Honor Restored page of my website www.civilwarnovels.com.
Just prior to Thanksgiving, I completed a 12 day book tour in Michigan. I was there to launch the third novel in the Drieborg Chronicles, Honor Restored.
This novel is set in the early days of Reconstruction. It digs into the postwar socio/economic problems faced by members of Congress, the southern landed aristocracy, freedmen, and the military.
During my trip north, I gave Civil War presentations to 416 people (mostly Rotarians). That included 8 Rotary Clubs, 2 libraries, 2 college presentations, 3 book store signings and a private signing for a Rotary Club fundraiser. All in all, I drove almost 2,000 miles in MI on this tour. The roads were clear for that time of year - the Lord was looking after me.
Pictures have been posted on the Honor Restored page of my website www.civilwarnovels.com.
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