We’ll discover the characters and stories of West Tennessee!
Join me for my book talk Dec. 3
Author: jacquehillman0511
Great group of USJ students!
Hard at work on my debut novel
I told my editor recently that I’m writing so hard on my novel, “The Turnaround,” that my hand is bleeding words!
Enjoyed signing books in Purdy, Tenn.
I had a great time visiting in Purdy and talking about my books, “Echoes and Footprints” and “Soldiers, Saints & Sinners.” And I always have my older books with me as well — six books now and counting. I’m working on my novel now. Thanks for the invitation. Anytime I can talk about West Tennessee history is a good day!
‘Echoes and Footprints’ up for history award
What a great day for me in Jackson, Tenn.! My latest book, “Echoes and Footprints,” is up for a Regional History award in the Benjamin Franklin Awards contest spon
sored by the Independent Book Publishers Association. My publisher, The HillHelen Group, nominated my book for the contest. More news to come in March!
I loved writing the history of West Tennessee in this book — so many true stories of the war heroes, the people who changed our lives in good ways, such as Sue Shelton White, suffragist, who led the way in Tennessee to the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, and the villains, whose criminal actions also changed our part of the state. We have such characters in history whose true stories are intriguing.
If you haven’t purchased the book yet, I have book signings coming up, one in Trenton and one in Humboldt, details to follow on day, time and location.
Telling tales at Parkers Crossroads
When I spoke at the Parkers Crossroads Kennerly-Cupples Lectureship in spring, I was a fortunate author — we had a great crowd, and I enjoyed talking with folks afterwards. I was signing my book, “Soldiers, Saints & Sinners.” My new book will be out in October 2017, “Echoes and Footprints.”
Last year when I went to speak, the skies opened with pouring rain, and it was perfect weather for ducks, not so much for people! But this year, the weather cooperated.
It makes you remember those soldiers who fought in the Civil War and had to endure whatever Mother Nature tossed at them, plus gunfire and cannon fire! Imagine walking through pouring rain in a wool uniform and getting soaking wet. Imagine the cold snow in winter leaking through holes in their boots!
As a retired Army captain, I’ve always been interested in how soldiers of other times survived and endured. That has certainly had an effect on my chosen topics.
But it’s the characters of those times who made history and whose actions may have changed the paths we walk today! I think of Roscoe Turner who flew with his pet lion; of the Holy Cheat, a con man from England whose mellifluous voice enthralled the women of his church congregation — he ended up in prison. And what about John Burton Tigrett, entrepreneur, and Steve Fossett, pioneering pilot who flew around the world, or the Music Men . . . Carl Perkins, Eddy Arnold and Sonny Boy Williamson. So many stories to tell and so little time, which rushes on so we cannot step into its river of events more than once and live them. But I’ll ford the river in words and share the tales.
To find out more about Parkers Crossroads Battlefield, you can email pcvc@att.net. If you’ve always wanted to tour the battlefield, go out I-40 East and turn onto Hwy. 22 at Exit 108. Take a left onto Federal Lane.
I promise if you love history, you’ll find this a welcome excursion through time!
Speaking at Trenton’s Fred Culp Museum
If you haven’t visited the new Fred Culp Museum in Trenton City Hall, you’re missing an interesting foray into history! I enjoyed my visit there, speaking and signing books! Always nice to see old friends and make new ones while I share stories. I’m finishing my latest, “Echoes and Footprints” now and plan on signing books starting in October 2017.
Fred Culp, 90, is the former Gibson County historian who has always been a storehouse of information. Mr. Culp taught history for nearly 40 years
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The museum houses a portion of Culp’s vast amount of memorabilia as well as other local historical, literature, photographs, artifacts, and relics. I enjoyed studying some of the collection, and I will certainly return on another visit and spend more time.
The museum is located in the Trenton City Hall at 309 College Street and is open during normal business hours.
Parkers Crossroads Lectureship April 15
During the battles of the Civil War, soldiers, saints and sinners faced each other through volleys of minie balls and cannon fire. So it’s perfect that I’m going to speak about my book titled “Soldiers, Saints & Sinners” at 10 a.m. April 15 at the Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Association’s Lectureship. I’ll also talk a bit about my new book coming out in Fall 2017, “Echoes and Footprints.” Come join us!
http://www.parkerscrossroads.org/
Stories exist around every bend
I love storytelling about West Tennessee history. You’ll find me just about anywhere enjoying myself as I speak to church groups, at Parkers Crossroads and at Ames Plantation. If you have a group that is interested in having me share tales of our history, just let me know. Message me on Facebook or email me here!
I’m hard at work on my next book: “Echoes & Footprints” coming out in 2017. There is always another story around the bend in the road. I can’t seem to stop writing — not that I’d want to anyway. No telling what I’ll find next that is an intriguing piece of history to share with you.
Speaking of history: Sept. 17, Parkers Crossroads
I’m looking forward to speaking at the free Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield Association Kennerly-Cupples Lectureship at 10 a.m. Sat., Sept. 17. I’ll discuss some of our fascinating West Tennessee characters who’ve created history I’ve described in my newest book, “Soldiers, Saints & Sinners.” And I’ll enjoy listening to any tales of history you’d like to share. I learn something new every time I speak. I’ll also have copies of my other books with me: “Tales of Madison,” “Old Trails and Tales of Tennessee,” and “Autumn Memories.” Afterwards, I understand that Steve McDaniel will guide tours for Tour Stop 6, Red Mound.
Directions: To get there, take I-40 East and exit at Parkers Crossroads. Turn onto Federal Drive next to the Country Store. The event will be in the brown metal activities building, 21040 Highway 22 N Wildersville, Tenn.
For more information about the Kennerly-Cupples Lectureship, contact Deborah Teague, Parkers Crossroads Battlefield President, at (731) 845-3114.
Interested in having me speak to your group? I love to share tales of our history. Please contact my editor and agent, Jacque Hillman, at (731) 394-2894 or email her at jacque@jacquehillman.com.
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