I’m not either, but it comes with the territory.

Eric

So glad to hear that you have so much on your plate. One thing I learned when I first started writing for Civil War magazines a decade or so ago is that it is very much a “hurry up and wait” business as magazines (and book publishers) plan ahead, so it can be a year or more before you actually see your work in print.

Unfortunately, I’m not very good at “hurry up and wait,” but have found that a good cure is to “hurry up and get back to work” on another project.

Best Wishes for Continued Success,

Jim Schmidt

Honestly, I find enough of interest in the Northern topics to keep me occupied. There’s certainly plenty of uncovered stuff out there.

As for the Hampton bios…

I read Cisco’s when it was in the manuscript phase and under consideration for publication. I recommended it for publication. Its coverage of Hampton’s post-war career is terrific.

Longacre’s book is well-written and better for his Civil War career.

I’ve not yet read the one that came out from South Carolina’s press this year. I just ordered it last week. I have no opinion on it. The fourth one, by Prof. Rod Andrew of Clemson University, should be good. I helped Rod with his research, gave him a bunch of material, and know it will be a well done book.

All these years, and Hampton got no attention. Then, four bios in like six years. What’s up with that?

Eric

Ever thought of doing a book on a southern subject? Glad to see you have a full plate. I can’t get enough of good Civil War material. Collecting books is an illness

Not sure if you were aware, but University South Carolina Press has published a biography of Wade Hampton. The Universtiy of North Carolina Press is also publishing a biography in the spring. With the Cisco and Longacre book, that is number of biographies. Just curious if you had read any of the 3 that have been published and if so what you thought.

Best Regards and Happy Holidays
Don