"I want to personally thank Bryce for undertaking such a noble project so that future generations will hear the stories of Jackson and Pendleton and their men. Also, so that they will understand the true history of the men who wore the gray and fought for the South so long ago!"
-W. Danny Honnoll, Trans-Mississippi Commander, Sons of Confederate Veterans, from the Foreword
"It is an inspiring, compelling story of the breathtaking South! Written with humor, emotion and courage from start to finish, it makes me wish I could go back in time and live in the day when such integrity, honesty and valor burned in the hearts of men! When I finished it, I was speechless and amazed!"
-Kristian Holt, Springdale, Arkansas
The Orphan and the Beaten Drum . . ."It is an inspiring, compelling story of the breathtaking South! Written with humor, emotion and courage from start to finish, it makes me wish I could go back in time and live in the day when such integrity, honesty and valor burned in the hearts of men! When I finished it, I was speechless and amazed!"
-Kristian Holt, Springdale, Arkansas
March to the beat of a Southern drummer boy and follow the Confederacy's struggle to maintain home, family, and a way of life. Roger Mills is a young orphan left to the cruelty of the world. It is not long before he learns that troubles bring him much closer to his Heavenly Father. Joining the Sixth Alabama Infantry, Roger beats the Southern cadence on the red battlegrounds of Virginia, and his sister, as Daughter of the Regiment, fights the war of the wounded in the regimental field hospital. The drummer boy gains the favor of Stonewall Jackson and soon becomes the youngest member on the General's staff. During the winter, Roger finds quarters at Moss Neck and learns the suffering of those on the home-front. This is a story of faith and freedom, love and loyalty. It is the story of an orphan and his beaten drum!
"I read your book in just a couple hours and couldn't put it down. I loved it! I will tell my teachers in school about it and hope they will have it be a part of their curriculum."
-Kasey Kildow (age 12).
A Courier for Stonewall . . .
Have you ever imagined yourself as a soldier during the War Between the States? Now, you can be right in the middle of it! In A Courier for Stonewall, the reader is the star, and his goal is to take a message to General Stonewall Jackson. Will you succeed . . . or fail desperately?A Courier for Stonewall is uniquely written in second person and will appeal to the 8 -12 year-old who is reluctant to read a full length book. YOU are the hero of the book and determine your own destiny---that is, if you can avoid tangling with Yankee patrols and the wiles of nature. Along the way, you will learn about the war and the Christian faith of a general. Saddle up, and be prepared to make decisions that you've never faced before!
"Finally a book written about the 'War for Southern Independence' for our youth that will both hold their attention and also allow them to participate in and determine the outcome of the stories."
-M. Ray Jones, Former Arkansas Division Adjutant, Sons of Confederate Veterans.
"This is a dynamite book that you won't want to put down. . . . There are so many intriguing paths that you will want to read this book over and over again."
-Rachel and Elana Mashburn (ages 12 & 10).
"A very fun book with many unsuspecting ends and turns in the road to deliver a message to Stonewall Jackson. Very well researched and written."
-Alex Iacampo, Civil War re-enactor (age 15).
"The author takes you on a journey, allowing you a unique opportunity to relive the 'War of Northern Aggression' as a courier for the great Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson. It is a fascinating portrayal of faith and decision making. The author masterfully crafts conclusions to your stories based upon your decisions! Will you be a hero and victor, or a prisoner of war? Prepare yourself for a grand and true adventure!"
-Lt. Col. Gregory P. Turner, USMC (Ret.)
