I’ve been haunted by the Civil War since I was a child, and the haunting extended to writing of my historical novel “Brookhaven.”
Five Ways to Research Your Family History
The writing of the novel “Brookhaven” provided five ways to research and decipher family history and genealogy.
Seven Tips for Researching Family Heritage
Researching my historical novel “Brookhaven” taught me several important lessons for researching family heritage.
Poet Sidney Lanier and the Lost Cause
As he began to write the manuscript that became his historical novel Brookhaven, author Glynn Young knew he would use a 19th century poet as a kind of infusion into the story.
Stephen Foster: How Song Opened a Door on History
Stephen Foster was America’s first professional songwriter, and his songs helped to frame mid-19th century culture.
What Happened to the Fireside Poets?
The Fireside Poets were the best-selling authors of the 19th century. What happened to them and their reputation?
10 Great Resources for Teaching the Civil War
Not all Civil War teaching resources are created equal. Both primary and secondary sources enabled me to write a Civil War novel, and they can help you to teach it. Here are the best resources you’ll want when planning & teaching!
Relearning Civil War History to Write a Novel
To write the historical novel “Brookhaven,” I had to relearn the subject I thought I knew all about — the history of the Civil War.
7 Tips for the Novice Historical Novel Writer — Learned the Hard Way
Writing a historical novel like ‘Brookhaven’ for the first time can be a challenge. Here are seven tips learned the hard way.