Today I met UMSL History Professor Steven Rowan for the fourth time for coffee at Northwest Coffee in Clayton. Steve’s one of the foremost experts on Germans in St. Louis and has written, translated and edited numerous books on the subject. From the beginning, he’s been generous with his time and a wonderful source.
Steve recently agreed to read over my book. Today’s session was especially valuable because of the numerous corrections and helpful suggestions he made. The book will be much better because of him.
Steve said he plans to come to my release/signing party from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 at the Feasting Fox Restaurant, 4200 S. Grand Blvd. in the city. If you come, you may want to say hello. Ask about his latest book, The Baron in the Grand Canyon: Friedrich Wilhelm von Egloffstein in the West. I plan to buy it.
Jim Merkel the Writer 