This week Burke speaks with first-time writer Jeff Barnes about his critically acclaimed historical fiction novel, Mingo, based on the West Virginia Mine Wars from the early 20th century. Mingo is a historical fiction piece that follows two brothers during the West Virginia Mine Wars from 1912-1913. Jeff, being a fan of history used the war as a setting for his story. Jeff also talks about his process as a first-time writer, discussing how important it is to enjoy the process. To learn more about Jeff and to get a signed copy of the book, visit his website: https://wjeffbarnes.com/. To order your copy of Mingo, it can be ordered from Amazon and bookstores. The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com. 

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