Happy New Year

May 2010 be healthy, happy, and prosperous for all. What are your writing (or non-writig) goals for 2010? What happened during the Civil War on Janurary 1? Major General John B. Magruder the Confederate commander of military forces in Texas, attacked at 3:00 am on New Year’s Day, 1863, Galveston, Texas: four Confederate gunboats appeared, [...]

Veteran’s Day

Today we observe Veteran’s or Armistice Day around the world. The end of World War I and the gratitude we show those who served in our Armed Forces. The Civil War was no different. Veterans of the American Civil War were like any other veteran. They went on to become farmers, businessmen, governors, even presidents. [...]

Civil War Romance Rocks!

Today Vee at Night Owl Romance gave 4.25 Hearts to Northern Roses and Southern Belles! Read the entire review here, but basically: Knowing you or your lover may not live to see the next day tends to throw decorum out the window. These were all entertaining, informative stories that I enjoyed reading.  Also, I happen [...]

Best Civil War Story?

This is just a little post to add up there until we’re all on and in some sort of posting schedule. What’s your favorite Civil War story? I admit to enjoying 2 the best. Killer Angels, of course, since it was the first one I read and really showed the war from outside the high [...]

Welcome!

This is just the bare bones of what will soon be an awesome blog on the American Civil War, the romance, ths reality, the facts and fiction.  We’re looking for guest bloggers–you don’t have to write about the ACW, just enjoy it, know about it, and want to join in! Contact me: isabel@isabelroman.com