I majored in history in journalism, a double major in college and i took american studies for my masters degree. My summer jobs i worked for the National Parks service. I spent one summer at harpers ferry. Spent another some at the Stonewall Jackson house in lexington virginia but ive always been fascinated by history. I also like to write about history. Of course, the other thing is that in my research, im a music lover, too. When i found references in that respect a particular song or an instrument i would make note of that as well. I feel as i said earlier that music is great time machine. I really tried to mimic that with my writing and make my books a valid of sorts to take you back and tell you that sto story. Im also from missouri, and ive been down highway 44 and seen the jesse james hideout and the caverns, all the kind of stuff. So im aware about him being kind of a celebrity, but i was sort taken aback when you said he was a hero. Id like you to explain, because im not sure