Writers Authors On Fire Podcast

Sheila Slavich is the author of a novel about two boys who experience time travel back to the Civil War era in the 1860s. Here's the link to Sheila's Show Notes page with highlights, quotes, her book, and website and social media connections. Sheila's novel, Jumpin' the Rails! was selected as a finalist in the Florida Authors and Publishers Association 2016 President's Book Awards. Sheila has a journalism degree from Auburn University and has worked as a newspaper reporter and the Public Information Officer for the Alabama Supreme Court. She found a strong pull to southern literature. Jumpin' the Rails! was a seven year writing effort. You'll be fascinated by her story of writing the book and the connection to their historic 1858 house, and her son as a central character in the story and on the cover. She says she's a writer that was put in a house with a unique and exciting history, which she witnessed as school groups toured the house. As you hear Sheila talk about what she loves about writin