Our Authors

        JAMES W. PARRISH -  Wiregrass to Appomattox: The Untold Story of the 50th Georgia Infantry Regiment, CSA.

Jim was born in Quitman, Georgia, but grew up in Greenville, Florida, a small rural community just below the Georgia border. He received a BA in History from Florida State University and an MA in Political Science from the University of South Florida. Parrish served in local government administration for over twenty years, including Administrator of Leon County, Florida, before starting his own business. He and his wife lived in the St. Petersburg, Florida area for thirteen years, but have resided for the past twenty-eight years in Tallahassee, Florida. Two of Jim's great-great grandfathers served in the regiment.

Jim's Upcoming Appearances:

         CHRIS L. FERGUSON  -  Southerners at Rest: Confederate Dead at Hollywood Cemetery.

A native of Georgia, Chris Ferguson grew up in the city of Atlanta where he attended Georgia State University. He has worked in the financial services area since 1974 and currently resides in Winchester, Virginia with his wife of 28 years, Melissa. This is his second book covering the Confederate history of Hollywood Cemetery. He also co-authored with Bob Krick Gettysburg Death Roster: The Confederate Dead at Gettysburg. 

Chris' upcoming appearances:

       JOHN J. FOX, III  -  The Confederate Alamo: Bloodbath at Petersburg's Fort Gregg on April 2, 1865. copyright 2010
                                            Red Clay to Richmond: Trail of the 35th Georgia Infantry Regiment, CSA. copyright 2004

John J. Fox grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated from Washington & Lee University with a U.S. history degree.  After school he served on active duty in the U.S. Army for seven years as an armor officer and aviator. He belongs to the Museum of the Confederacy, the Civil War Preservation Trust and is a member and past commander of Turner Ashby Camp #1567, Sons of Confederate Veterans. His first book, Red Clay to Richmond, received considerable critical acclaim from fellow historians and book reviewers and won two book awards. His articles have appeared in Civil War Times magazine, America’s Civil War magazine and numerous newspapers. His newest book, The Confederate Alamo: Bloodbath at Petersburg's Fort Gregg is due out in March 2010.

  John Fox's Upcoming Appearances:

Saturday, April 3, 2010  -  Pamplin Park, Petersburg, Va.  Official Release of The Confederate Alamo to commemorate the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Ft. Gregg complete w/ book signing and battlefield tour of the fort. For info call 1-877-PAMPLIN or visit  www.pamplinpark.org/events.html

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - Lawrenceville, Va. Old Brunswick Camp, SCV.

Thursday, May 20, 2010 - Powhatan, Va.  Powhatan Civil War Round Table, 6:30 p.m. County Seat Restaurant, Powhatan. for info email info@PowhatanCWRT.org

Thursday, September 2, 2010 - Richmond, Va.   Jeb Stuart Camp, SCV.