A Separate Country will be released September 23Set in New Orleans in the years after the Civil War, A SEPARATE COUNTRY is a novel based on the incredible life of John Bell Hood, arguably one of the most controversial generals of the Confederate Army--and one of its most tragic figures. Robert E. Lee promoted him to major general after the Battle of Antietam. But the Civil War would mark him forever. At Gettysburg, he lost the use of his left arm. At the Battle of Chickamauga, his right leg was amputated. Starting fresh after the war, he married Anna Marie Hennen and fathered 11 children with her, including three sets of twins. But fate had other plans. Crippled by his war wounds and defeat, ravaged by financial misfortune, Hood had one last foe to battle: Yellow Fever.
A SEPARATE COUNTRY is the heartrending story of a decent and good man who struggled with his inability to admit his failures--and the story of those who taught him to love, and to be loved, and transformed him.
In an Author's Note at the end of his book The Widow of the South, Robert Hicks tells us that "when Oscar Wilde made his infamous tour of America in 1882, he told his hosts that his itinerary should include a visit to 'sunny Tennessee to meet the Widow McGavock, the high priestess of the temple of dead boys.'" Carrie McGavock, The Widow of the South, did indeed take it upon herself to grieve the loss of so many young men in the battle of Franklin, Tennessee, which took place on November 30, 1864. Nine thousand men lost their lives that day. She and her husband John eventually re-buried on their own land 1,481 Confederate soldiers killed at Franklin, when the family that owned the land on which the original shallow graves had been dug decided to plow it under and put it into cultivation.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at 12:16PM For the next several weeks I will be touring the country on a book tour to suppor A Separate Country and would love the opportunity to meet you. All the cities and dates will be listed on the Home page. I hope to see you soon!
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Reader Comments (2)
I had the opportunity last year to visit Carnton after reading THE WIDOW OF THE SOUTH. Loved the storyline and writing of the book. Loved the place itself. My new book of historical fiction just released this past week and I am busy making plans for the launch. KYZER'S DESTINY by Jon Howard Hall is available online now. I hope to get it stocked in several bookstores in the Birmingham area as soon as I can. If you ever get the chance to read it, I would be honored to have your comments since I am a first time author. Please email your response if you so choose. I'm looking forward to meeting you 9/30 at the Alabama Booksmith. Continued success to you on your tour. Congrats on your new book.
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