Greetings from Soap Lake, Washington...

[avalonslady]

Hello, I'm Jen, and I'm from this small little itty bitty town of Soap Lake, Washington, about 3 and a half hours away from Seattle.

I have a deep love for the Civil War. I've been told, by some, that I have family who fought on the South, but have no idea as to a name or anything that can be called fourth as evidence.

I joined this site, because I am trying to write a book on the Civil War. I'm in to romance, and because, I can't make romance work for my own life, I'm am determined that it will work for my characters, Kiernan and Rawdon.

That's me in a nutshell. Nice to meet you all.

[Copper, 83rd PA INF]

Welcome to forum Jen, and good luck with the book!

[diddyriddick]

Welcome, Jen! Glad you're here!

[M E Wolf]

Dear Avalonslady;

I look forward to your future postings here and in many of the forums here.

I must warn you though; there will be times the software will net a naughty word or more. It will appear in your post as a ***** . Moderators have no control over it but; one of the most frequent 'word' caught in the net is: f-u-r-t-h-e-r. LOL Go figure. It is an innocent word and its caught a lot. So, if you see a word you know is innocent, like fu-rt-her or, General C-um-mings and or ship's s-cr-ew; just go back to your original post, hit the edit button and insert a few well placed hyphens if you will.

Another thing we're finding; is that some names are shared by other states, same with roads. So, if you will - when you are talking about Arlington, please denote which one-- Arlington, Virginia, Arlington, Texas, etc. Columbia Pike, is another common road term; so it would help to know where this road is--Virginia or elsewhere. That way, we're able to follow your topic/words/comments and observations.

Please know there are no quotas but, certainly want to hear from you. Post when you feel comfortable in doing so and at your own speed.

References are wonderful if you have them. It is great to go to the same book, page and read as another poster has; to read all of what that page has to offer. I like official records myself. So, I post all the information I can as to share.

Personal opinions and comments are welcomed also. So, don't feel this forum requires only references as to post comments about.

Look forward to seeing your posts.

Respectfully submitted,
M. E. Wolf

[Union_Buff]

Hello there Jen and welcome!!