Mark L. Hopkins

Author Bio:

Dr. Mark L. Hopkins is a mid-westerner by birth and a southerner by choice. He holds three degrees from Missouri universities. He taught history for several years and is past president of four colleges, one each in the states of Iowa, Illinois, South Carolina, and California.

Dr. Hopkins writes a weekly column that is syndicated by GateHouse Media and is regularly published across 26 states in more than 400 newspapers. He likes history and humor, and both are reflected in his columns. Dr. Hopkins has written academic papers, magazine articles, chapters for books, and many articles for newspapers. He is enjoying his first effort at writing fiction and hopes to continue writing in the field of fiction in future years.

Dr. Hopkins' wife Ruth is a professional artist and they have three grown children, Sara, an Optometrist, Amy, a college administrator, and Steven, an attorney and insurance executive. They also have six grandchildren that range in age from 21 to 6.

Journey to Gettysburg

Journey to Gettysburg is a dramatic replay of the events leading up to the most important battle of the Civil War. It is seen through the eyes of a Quaker boy who is first, a bystander and observer. Then, he is drawn into the conflict and becomes a participant in Pickett's Charge, the climax of the…