As a complement to the Prairie River Middle School 2018 Civil War Day, the T.B. Scott Free Library is bringing to Merrill, Eric Schlehlein, a Wisconsin author on Thursday, May 31, at 6 p.m. His first book, “Black Iron Mercy,” which is the focus of his author visit, takes place during the American Civil War in Wisconsin. Eric has also recently announced the release of his next historical fiction novel, “The Dim White Light,” which is available for pre-order.
To all of our Wisconsin history buffs, come and enjoy an informative and entertaining presentation as Eric shares his journey to becoming a writer and the importance of research when writing historical fiction.
Eric Schlehlein is a freelance writer and historian, with a deep appreciation for all things Americana. He has served his community the last 16 years as a lieutenant on the Hartland Fire Department and has served as president of the Hartland Firefighters Association, Inc., where he is now well into his fifth term. He lives in Hartland, Wisconsin, with his wife and three children.
Books will be available for sale and autographed by Eric. Read more about Eric at https://ericschlehlein.com/ and https://dpi.wi.gov/wisconsin-writes/eric-schlehlein.
For further information, please contact Laurie Ollhoff at 715-536-7191 or [email protected]. Enjoy refreshments with coffee courtesy of the First Street Coffee Station. Find out what’s happening at your library at www.tbscottlibrary.org, @TBScottFreeLibrary on Facebook, or by calling 715-536-7191.