CO-AUTHOR
The Legancy of Lincoln - How one man changed a nation
Abraham Lincoln is arguably our most revered president, and the object of much fascination. Many biographies have been written about him, but this is the first book to tackle his legacy—how Lincoln’s policies, not just his conduct during the Civil War, impacted the nation, and what changes to government and politics he is remembered for. Includes a concise biography and information on social and cultural legacies, various Lincoln organizations, further reading, online resources, and more.

 

"... one of the most well written fiction novels I have ever read. McMath uses historical battles and information to weave a fictional masterpiece." — Kaci Marie Lahpor, FL, Amazon.com

"I could not for the life of me put this book down. It is like Pride and Prejudice set in the Civil War... on par with Cold Mountain."
- Amazon Customer

"The author used vivid imagery, chemistry, cutting wit and gut-wrenching drama to illustrate the struggles Hillsborough, Virginia faced during the American Civil War... In the end, it captured the deep struggle of forgiveness, even of oneself. I wholeheartedly recommend!" — R. Thoburn, Amazon.com

“A well-handled mystery — and what a shocker conclusion!” — Eileen Charbonneau, award-winning Historic Fiction Author and Newbery Nominee

“Few historical fiction novels present an accurate, interesting story for so many readers, and at the same time, serve as a thought-provoking, life-enriching, relevant tool for modern life.”  — Literary Notices, Citizens’ Companion Magazine

 

THE ESSENCE OF A PEOPLE II:
African Americans
Who Made Their World Anew in
Loudoun County, Virginia and Beyond

McMath's piece, "Zilpha Davis", is the story of a freed slave  of Hillsborough, Virginia, for which McMath received the
1996 Loudoun History Award.

The Essence of a People II, was published by the Black History Committee and Friends of the Thomas Balch Library, Thomas Balch Library, Leesburg, VA

 

McMATH ARTICLES

The Waterford Mill, ca. 1818-1819 - Photo by Amie Ware of AWare Photography

Valley Homes and Style

• "Putting the Lyric in Loudoun Lyric Opera” - spring 2010

TravelMole.com

• "More than meets the eye: what the fish see” - June 2009

élan Magazine

• "Family Trees: Very Special Arts Theatre” - February 2008
• "Willing to Jump: Pamela Butler and Loudoun Lyric Opera” - April 2007
• "Rose-Colored Glasses” - April 2006
• "Of Life and Reinvention” - March 2005

The Citizens Companion - A Companion to Civil War Historians and Reenactors

• "And A Straight Jacket for the Editor - Three Pro-Union Journalists in Confederate Virginia"
• A How-to of Victorian Entertainment: everything from food and dance to parlor games and music

Purcellville Gazette

• "The Gifts of Christmas” - Nov. 25, 2011

Reel Life with Jane E-zine

• "What are you waiting for? Make a movie!" - Sept 2005

Loudoun Arts Advance

• "Earth and Iron: The Master Singers of Virginia” - spring issue, 2006

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DC Theatre Scene

• "All for the Union: three women ran a pro-Union newspaper in the heart of the Confederacy" - June 26, 2019

Washington Post, Loudoun Extra

• "Stretching to a New Level: For Young Dancer, Years of Hard Work Start to Pay Off” - September 20, 2001
• "Couple Honored as Foster Parents” - Dec. 30, 2001
• "Town Ignited by Prospect of Quiet Fourth” - Oct. 28, 2001
• "For Historic School, a New Life” - Sept. 27, 2001

The History of Loudoun County, Virginia - Online Archives  (www.loudounhistory.org)

• "Zilpha's Davis, a Freed Slave of Loudoun County, Virginia"
• "Three Women Journalists of the Civil War", the story of Virginia's first female editors

Loudoun Magazine

• "The Legendary John Mosby” - winter 2011
• "Startled Awake: Loudoun County and the Battle of Ball's Bluff” - fall 2011
• "A Hard History: The Union Soldiers of Virginia” - summer 2011
• "War on Our Doorstep: Loudoun Women of the Civil War” - spring 2011
  
  

Loudoun ART Magazine, Editor Gale Waldron
McMath's The Good Neighbor Column
20 articles between 1998 and 2001, including
"A Valentine's Story"

Loudoun Times-Mirror

• "The Spirit of a House" - October 26, 1994
• "Bringing Back an Age of Innocence: Loudoun's Radio Revival" - Oct. 15, 1997
• "The Restorer's Apprentice” - 1988

Middleburg Life

• "A New Performing Arts Center” - July 2001
• "When Valued Customers are Valued Friends” - August 1999
• "Come Meet the Neighbors at PORCHES” - March 1999
• "All for the Union!" - March 1997

The Piedmont Virginian

• "Out of the Ordinary: the 19th Century Tavern” - winter 2008

Blue Ridge Leader and BRLeader.com: Visit Blue Ridge Leader Archives to find the following McMath articles:

• It's Yoga Time... Seriously" - Nov 2012
• "Why Do They Do It: The Actors' Life" - April 26, 2011
• "Careful what you Wish For..." - April 7, 2010
• "Challenges to Marketing the Arts" - Feb. 6, 2010
• "Shear Madness" - Jan. 24, 2010
• "Since We're All Here... Short, Painless Family Traditions" - Nov. 22, 2009
• "A Scientist, a Whale and a Tourist Walk into a Bar..."- Oct. 9, 2009
• "Fairs to Remember” - Oct. 1, 2009
• "For the Jurascheks, Theatre is a Family Affair," - Oct. 5, 2005 - print only
• "Live! It's the Tally Ho Radio Show!” - Dec. 6, 2002 - print only
• "He's Been Framed” - March 17, 2000 - print only
  

Leesburg Lifestyle Magazine

• "Grist for History" - summer 2019
  

 

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