While I was writing Courageous Women of the Civil War, I kept running across all these Civil War generals that had the damndest facial hair you ever saw. I mean it wasn’t like the 2014 Royals where everybody suddenly sprouted beards and actually starting winning games. I mean ginormous beards, …
Guys, I did a show with Gerry Prokopowicz on Wednesday! I was talking about my book, Courageous Women of the Civil War. I was very nervous but once I was on the air I did fine. I really enjoyed the interview. Gerry’s a great host and asked some good questions …
I had a total blast at Gettysburg. I climbed up the Longstreet Tower three times in two days, just because I could I suppose, learned about the cavalry fights to the east, walked Pickett’s Charge, went to the big places, and even saw a Segway tour which was … different. …
I have a little throwaway line in my book, Courageous Women of the Civil War, about when the women of both sides rushed to prepare their soldiers for battle in the early days of the Civil War. Women knitted all kinds of goods for the men, such as socks and …
How about that? The first review — like the first bluebird of spring. At least it was a bluebird and not a Pteranodon come to tear my head off. The review is from Kirkus, and though I’ve heard they can be pretty harsh reviewers, my book got an even-handed treatment …
A lot of folks haven’t heard of Harriet Jacobs, and that’s just wrong — they should hear about her. Born into slavery, Harriet escaped from her so-called “master” and hid in her free grandmother’s house, in a tiny space only 9 feet long, 7 feet wide, and 3 feet tall. …
GUYS! Take a look at this review for my book. Scott L. Mingus Sr., Civil War author (dang, he has a lot of books to his name), says good things about my book, Courageous Women of the Civil War: Soldiers, Spies, Medics, and More. He writes, “Cordell has effectively used …
Are you encamped a million miles from nowhere and need a photo frame? Use hardtack for that natural look! Will keep your picture protected in a shatterproof (very shatterproof) frame. Your decorating flair will be the envy of the camp! And if the supply trains get captured by Stonewall Jackson …
From the review: “Cordell provides both a general understanding of the varied roles of women at the time and how the individuals she profiles (photographs of whom appear throughout) relied on their ingenuity, bravery, and integrity to survive and even thrive during a turbulent chapter in American history.” Their description …
Major General Alpheus Williams, God bless him. Let it all hang out, why not.
