Official Publishing Date!

We have an official publishing date from the University of Alabama Press - April 28th, 2011! This date is for the hardcover edition. The e-book should be available sooner, but we are still watching for the official e-date.

The Perfect Lion is already available for pre-order from Amazon.com under the official title - The Perfect Lion: The Life and Death of Confederate Artillerist John Pelham.

Happy Holidays

Jerry is taking some time off this holiday season to spend time with family and friends. He hopes that you are able to do the same and wishes you seasons greetings and a happy new year!

November's Speaking Engagements

In November, Jerry was pleased to present his "Lincoln's Cronies" talk to both the American Association of University Women in Northville, MI on the 9th and the Bay City Civil War Round Table on the 10th. He hopes they enjoyed it as much as he did!

Publishing Update

The completed, final version of the book is now with the publisher! It is still slated for publication in the spring of 2011, but we are all very excited that it is one step closer.

Additionally, Jerry has added to his activities by joining the planning committee for the Sesquicentennial (150) commemoration of the State of Michigan's participation in the American Civil War. As that progresses, more information will be provided.

Michigan Regimental Round Table Annual Fall Field Trip

Jerry just got back from his annual fall field trip with the Michigan Regimental Round table (http://www.farmlib.org/mrrt/fieldtrip2010.html). This year they chose to visit Richmond and Fredericksburg, VA. Jerry organizes these trips each year, and of course, had a wonderful time.

October's Speaking Engagement

Jerry was pleased to present a talk to the Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table about John Pelham and the West Point Class of 1861 on the 11th. He enjoyed the interesting questions and hopes to speak to the group again. For more information about the Ann Arbor Civil War Round Table, please visit their web-site at http://aacwrt.org/

September's Speaking Engagements

In September, Jerry was honored to present a talk on John Pelham and the West Point Class of 1861 to the Grand Rapids Civil War Round Table on the 15th, and a talk on Lincoln's Cronies to the Abraham Lincoln Civil War Round Table in Plymouth, MI on the 16th.

Visit the Upcoming Speaking Engagements page to discover where Jerry will be presenting next.

Book Status Update

After working daily with a wonderful copy editor for several weeks this summer, "The Perfect Lion" is back with her for finalization. After she is done, the book will go to the University of Alabama press. It is currently slated for publication in the spring of 2011.

Book Schedule

We have received a final schedule from the publisher and expect to have a publishing date by the end of September.

The Perfect Lion

After 10 long years of research, writing, and editing, The Perfect Lion is finally complete and has found a publisher. The University of Alabama is very excited to be the publishing home to this great work.