“As a writer and avid reader, I have always possessed a vivid imagination for creating memorable characters and situations with the ability to bring an original idea to life.”

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A Northern Rebel

Jameson Hartford and his wife, Abigail, return to their home in South Carolina to claim his inheritance, the Serenity Plantation, where he is determined to free all his workers and put an end to the evils of enslavement. He encounters hostility and hatred from family, friends, an entire community, and even his wife, as he steadfastly holds to his beliefs. Through the ordeal, he meets and falls in love with Delilah, one of his female workers, which further complicates the volatile situation.

Outnumbered and alone, he must sacrifice everything as he attempts to liberate Delilah and her people, facing confrontations, treachery, and even betrayal, culminating in a final deadly showdown between precious freedom and extreme prejudice.

A Northern Rebel is a romantic adventure that touches on human emotions and forbidden love amidst the rich backdrop of the old South at the onset of the Civil War.

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A Rebel’s Road Home

In the sequel to my first novel, “A Northern Rebel”, 5 years has elapsed and the Civil War has just ended. Jameson and Delilah Hartford decide to leave Boston and return to their home, the Serenity Plantation, in South Carolina, to try and help the now freed slaves and rebuild what the long war has destroyed. They encounter a still hostile populace, old loves, plus a whole new set of complications including: a devastating plague and an evil murderer all determined to undermine their plans and destroy their love.

Return to the old south once again and love, cheer and cry along with Delilah and Jameson Hartford, one last time, in “A Rebel’s Road Home.”

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A Rebel’s Road Home

In the sequel to my first novel, “A Northern Rebel”, 5 years has elapsed and the Civil War has just ended. Jameson and Delilah Hartford decide to leave Boston and return to their home, the Serenity Plantation, in South Carolina, to try and help the now freed slaves and rebuild what the long war has destroyed. They encounter a still hostile populace, old loves, plus a whole new set of complications including: a devastating plague and an evil murderer all determined to undermine their plans and destroy their love.

Return to the old south once again and love, cheer and cry along with Delilah and Jameson Hartford, one last time, in “A Rebel’s Road Home.”

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The Music of John Schaffer

I also play guitar, sing and write songs and was part of a rock group in the early70’s. I have written well over 200 tunes and I finally decided to record some of those songs and the results are my 2 CD’s: “Junction 35,” and “Second Bite.” The tunes are reminiscent of the late 60’s-70’s sound in the style of The Beatles, Stones, Billy Joel, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, etc. Catchy pop/rock tunes with great lyrics, I think you will enjoy them. Read more about them on this web site, just click the links below.
Junction 35
Second Bite

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