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About Allen Mesch

Allen is an author, educator, and historian. He has written nine books: The Analyst; Teacher of Civil War Generals; Your Affectionate Father, Charles F. Smith; Charles A. Marvin - "One Year. Six Months, and Eleven Days", Preparing for Disunion, Ebenezer Allen - Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy, The Forgotten Texas Statesman, The Third Rebellion, and The Traitor. He taught classes on the American Civil War at Collin College. He has visited more than 130 Civil War sites and given presentations at Civil War Roundtables.

Publisher for Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Allen Mesch

After sending out over two hundred inquires to publishers, I am pleased to announce  that Waldorf Publishing has agreed to publish Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy.  Their books are reasonably priced from $9.95 to $16.95. Their publications for … Continue reading →

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Modified and Misquoted

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Allen Mesch

Authors hate it when their writing is modified or misquoted. One of my favorite quotes is from Thomas Jefferson’s 1787 letter to William Stephens Smith. “The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of … Continue reading →

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Adjectives

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Allen Mesch

An adjective is a word that modifies a noun or pronoun to make it more specific. Adjectives are a writer’s best friend. They help describe a person, place, or thing to allow a reader to form a mental picture of … Continue reading →

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Preparing for Disunion Presentation

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Allen Mesch

On July 20, 2019, I had the pleasure of giving a presentation on my new book Preparing for Disunion – West Point Commandants and the Training of Civil War Leaders at the Texas Civil War Museum in Fort Worth, Texas. … Continue reading →

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McFarland Books on Sale

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Allen Mesch

In recognition of the company’s 40th anniversary, McFarland will be running a website promotion June 10 through June 30 covering ALL books. All website book orders will be discounted by 25%. For those of you familiar with my Civil War … Continue reading →

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Texas Civil War Museum

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Allen Mesch

The Texas Civil War Museum holds free lectures on Saturdays in June and July. This summer’s program Richard B. McCaslin – June 8th – “Pompeo Coppini – Confederate Memory in Texas” Randy Gilbert – June 15th – “Trans-Mississippi Prisoners of … Continue reading →

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Fashion Tips for Writers

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Allen Mesch

Writers seem to adopt a variety styles once they become authors. Just because you enter the realm of published writers, doesn’t mean you have to: Wear your hair in a pony tail (men) Let your grow down to  your waist … Continue reading →

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Rejection

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Allen Mesch

Rejection is not a word that an author wants to hear or read. This publishing decline can assume many forms: “doesn’t fit with our current offerings,” “our publishing schedule is full,” “you work is too [long or short],” and “your … Continue reading →

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Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Allen Mesch

I am happy to announce that the unredacted edition of Ebenezer Allen – Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy has been delivered to a potential publisher. The edition is 443 double-spaced pages with over 90 illustrations, and 700 footnotes.   Now I … Continue reading →

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Oh, the Joy of Editing

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Allen Mesch

The public has this image of the writer sitting at his desk or her computer composing brilliant prose. It looks effortless. Perfect writing at first touch of fingers on keyboard. Oh, I wish it was that simple. As Charlotte Ahlin … Continue reading →

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