Leif HerrGesell : Writing

Original manuscript

Original manuscript

A Chapter by Leif HerrGesell


Opening chapters in original draft form prior to publication. Minor changes and corrections were made to this version.
Indians Rogues & Giants

Indians Rogues & Giants

A Book by Leif HerrGesell


A published novel of gritty adventure, nastiness and revenge set in the American colonies. Available online.
Nathan's Book

Nathan's Book

A Chapter by Leif HerrGesell


First Chapter in an emerging trilogy set in the ugly and tragic era of the Civil War. Life in the border states was uncertain and often deadly. But be..
Journey Sons

Journey Sons

A Book by Leif HerrGesell


The first chapter of the first volume in a trilogy I am writing set during the Civil War. Journey Sons is the story of 3 young men from diverse backgr..
The Wooden Deer

The Wooden Deer

A Chapter by Leif HerrGesell


A story of war, hatred, race and courage. Not the simple story of Confederate and Union- instead a work of confused values, ambiguous relations, stre..
The Wooden Deer

The Wooden Deer

A Book by Leif HerrGesell


The story of three young men from rural Kentucky during the Civil War. The Wooden Deer explores the complexities of race relations, friendship, war an..