Comments on: Not Your Mother’s Civil War Romance…

By: RobynL

RobynL — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:08:17 +0000

I find this very interesting; our friend does re-enactments of the RCMP at the Cypress Hill Regional Park at Fort Walsh. He said the uniform is very hot especially if you are unlucky to get a wool one. Yikes!!!
Civil war stories fascinate me; thanks for the contest.

yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

By: etirv

etirv — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:09:07 +0000

I haven’t read a civil war romance and look forward to reading Susan’s book!

By: PhyllisC

PhyllisC — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:25:28 +0000

Reenactments have always fascinated me. There is a big one here that is done yearly. I’ve always thought they must really enjoy what they do because those clothes sure do look hot. I can’t imagine being in them all day long on a hot day. I love stories about the Civil War and can’t wait to read this one.

By: Patricia Barraclough

Patricia Barraclough — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:51:48 +0000

I love anthologies and this one sounds excellent. I read a lot of historical fiction and also enjoy time travel books. We are helping my daughter and her son who are getting involved in Civil War reenacting. I am doing her ball gown now. I’ll be on the lookout for this book.

By: Susan Macatee

Susan Macatee — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:36:11 +0000

I haven’t been to Gettysburg in years, Loretta! But I’d sure like to go again just to see the town and battlefield.

By: Susan Macatee

Susan Macatee — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:17:11 +0000

Thanks, Jeanmarie!

By: LorettaC

LorettaC — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 23:17:02 +0000

Hi,

I live in Harrisburg, Pa and that is about 40 minutes from Gettysburg. The 4Th of July weekend is very exciting with the reactmeant. I haven’t been since my kids is grown but is was fun.

lorettaC
lbcanton@verizon.net

By: Margaret Tanner

Margaret Tanner — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:37:29 +0000

Great article Susan, a fascinating era the Civil War even for an Aussie.
Good luck with the anthology
Regards
Margaret

By: Susan Macatee

Susan Macatee — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:33:32 +0000

Thanks, Valerie and Caroline! It can get very hot. I remember doing my first big reeactment at Gettysburg years ago. I swore I’d die from heat exhaustion.

By: Jeanmarie Hamilton

Jeanmarie Hamilton — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:28:56 +0000

Susan,
I never would have thought about the problems with keeping your camp looking like the old days if you hadn’t mentioned it. I imagine that does take lots of attention to detail. And doing all that in a corset and dress and petticoats that cover you from neck to toes must be a challenge. I salute you! Your story is amazing too!