[Cross posted at 11th Wisconsin Civil War Regiment blog]
Well good, no great, news… after over a year since I sent the manuscript off to McFarland, The 11th Wisconsin in the Civil War: A Regimental History will be published shortly. I have returned the index and they are working on it now and expect it to go to the printer soon.
Lots of ups and downs throughout this process (which I will get into later, much later), but obviously I am very pleased and honored to be a published history author. I know that my work is of no great historical accomplishment, but nonetheless I am more than honored to bring to life the hardships and struggles of the men and boys of the 11th Wisconsin Regiment.
I have been published before, but that was in the entertainment industry and it always seemed a little, well, I’ll just say it did not make you feel like you had really accomplished anything.
For now, anyway, those interested in the book look for it to be out soon and thanks for your kind words and well wishes.
-Chris
Congratulations, Chris! Can’t wait to see the final product.
Thanks Drew. I am having them send you a review copy!
Chris
Chris,
Congratulations! It seems, without me knowing it till later, that we were probably on the same research, writing, and pubishing track at about the same time. I know all about “ups and downs” and look forward to what you have to say about the process.
Please don’t discount the contribution you have made…besides the accomplishment of having a book published, you have also made correspondence and history accessible to those who might not have had the opportunity. You’ve done a good thing.
I look forward to seeing it.
All My Best,
Jim Schmidt