Hello again, I am trying to write my 1st novel about the American Civil war (more importantly the Irish involvement) and was wondering if you could answer a few questions. (1) When I tell my friends Im writing a book they all want to be in it, but I dont know how to do that without changing my story dramatically any ideas?

(2) I know when you wrote Rebel you did quite a bit of research and was wondering if recommend any books on the battle of 1st Bull run, the Army of the Potomac or early training?

Lastly, in many of your books you mention a “fire step”, what does mean and what was it used for? Thanks for your time and your knowledge.
Adam Azzalino