The Little Book of Civil War Reenacting
by William J Watson
Price: Free! 8020 words.
Published on February 21, 2011. Nonfiction.
An introduction to the world of Civil War reenacting for anyone thinking about giving it a try. The book is written and edited by a 20-year hobbyist who gives practical advice, insight, and a really good handle on what to expect in terms of costs, attitudes, opportunities and expectations. It's published just in time for the sesquicentennial celebration of the Civil War. Photos and text.
Location: United States
Member Since: Sep. 23, 2010
William J Watson
Biography
I write books about history for people who wish they'd been there when it was happening. I also write books helping people make history happen again. I've also written one contemporary murder mystery set on the Jersey Shore, and have another in the works.
I was a career newspaper journalist until 2010 and now I'm a full-time writer of books, on my own hook. I have more words in print than Stephen King. Unfortunately, they are mostly in newspapers rather than books. This will change.
I live in a rhododendron thicket outside Stroudsburg, Pa., with my wife, my youngest son, three big rowdy dogs (Aiden, Devin, Chachi), three happy cats (Chienne, Niko, Midget) and an occasional wandering 300-pound black bear who is called anything she wants to be called on any given day. I enjoy Civil War living history, and I'm available for presentations at schools for "the life of the common soldier." I also enjoy watching Norm Abram, fixing things, and answering email about the books. Occasionally I build a boat.
I was a career newspaper journalist until 2010 and now I'm a full-time writer of books, on my own hook. I have more words in print than Stephen King. Unfortunately, they are mostly in newspapers rather than books. This will change.
I live in a rhododendron thicket outside Stroudsburg, Pa., with my wife, my youngest son, three big rowdy dogs (Aiden, Devin, Chachi), three happy cats (Chienne, Niko, Midget) and an occasional wandering 300-pound black bear who is called anything she wants to be called on any given day. I enjoy Civil War living history, and I'm available for presentations at schools for "the life of the common soldier." I also enjoy watching Norm Abram, fixing things, and answering email about the books. Occasionally I build a boat.
Where to find William J Watson online
Website: http://www.wmjwatson.com
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Twitter: wmjwatson
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?id=30392811
Blog: http://www.wmjwatson.com
Where to buy in print
Books
Seize the (reenacting) Day!
by William J Watson
Price: $2.99 USD. 23560 words. Published on September 26, 2010. Nonfiction.
"Seize the Day!" contains a distillation of the best available practices now deployed by reenactors who want to get in the 1860s and stay there for the duration of an event. The book describes how any reenactor can easily live the life of a Civil War soldier, using the equipment and technology they used.
Price: $2.99 USD. 23560 words. Published on September 26, 2010. Nonfiction.
"Seize the Day!" contains a distillation of the best available practices now deployed by reenactors who want to get in the 1860s and stay there for the duration of an event. The book describes how any reenactor can easily live the life of a Civil War soldier, using the equipment and technology they used.