Walter Coffey was born in Joliet, Illinois and graduated from both Joliet Junior College and Loyola University of Chicago. He has written several works of historical fiction and no...view moreWalter Coffey was born in Joliet, Illinois and graduated from both Joliet Junior College and Loyola University of Chicago. He has written several works of historical fiction and non-fiction, and his work has earned critical praise from the Quincy Writer’s Guild, ForeWord Reviews, Indie Excellence, and ReadersFavorite.com. Walter is a member of the Sons of Union Veterans who has also been recognized for his work with the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
For over 20 years, Walter has studied works exploring various events in American history by Larry Schweikart, Thomas Woods, Jr., Howard Zinn, Jay Winik, David McCulloch, and Arthur Schlesinger. Civil War writers that have influenced Walter include Shelby Foote, Bruce Catton, and Ulysses S. Grant (memoirs). Fiction writers include John Jakes, Michael Shaara, and Owen Parry.
Walter’s website at WalterCoffey.com explores the history of American liberty by featuring articles about the American history from the perspective of less government and more liberty. Walter currently resides in Texas with his wife Gianna.view less