William Thomas Venner has researched and written widely about the American Civil War. He has written articles for America’s Civil War, and Civil War Times Illustrated, as well as h...view moreWilliam Thomas Venner has researched and written widely about the American Civil War. He has written articles for America’s Civil War, and Civil War Times Illustrated, as well as having published eight books. Venner is both a student of history and prehistory and has earned Master’s Degrees in Southwest Archeology, and in American History. Venner believes that story telling, historical fiction, and living history are excellent ways to bring the past to life. He currently teaches history in Cincinnati. Pickett’s Charge is Venner’s second young adult historical fiction.view less