Shotwell Publishing

Shotwell Publishing Publisher of Southern Books. Shotwell Publishing was born at the Lizard’s Thicket in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, in the summer of 2015.

It was a reaction—at least in part—to the rabid anti-Southern hysteria that began sweeping the country during the build-up to and aftermath of the removal of the Confederate Battle Flag on the grounds of the South Carolina State Capitol. Our purpose at the time was to provide short, hard-hitting Southern titles at a reasonable price by employing the latest print-on-demand technology. Since then, w

e have expanded to include longer works, as well as Southern Literature and Fiction selections. From our humble beginnings, we have attracted and published some of the most respected Southern authors in the world, as well as many up and comers who we fully expect will be. We love the South—its history, traditions, and culture—and are proud of our inheritance as Southerners. Our books are a reflection of this love. For this, we make no apology. . . Sign-up for two FREE ebooks and new release notifications here:
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10/02/2025

Commentary unnecessary. Good work, Alabama SCV!

BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Dozens gathered at Fort McDermott Confederate Memorial Park in Spanish Fort Saturday for the dedication of a new statue honoring Admiral Raphael Semmes, a naval captai…

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When I was a young lad in graduate school, Clyde Wilson asked me and another graduate student to his office for a chat about American history. We didn’t know what to expect, but he wanted to ask us a few questions. We walked in, Clyde pivoted around from his typewriter (he didn’t have a computer...

Today (Sunday, 28 September 2025) is the final day to take advantage of our special anniversary pricing!
09/28/2025

Today (Sunday, 28 September 2025) is the final day to take advantage of our special anniversary pricing!

ELIZABETH ALLSTON PRINGLE (1845-1921) was raised in affluence in antebellum South Carolina, but after a war that wrecked her world, she and her family struggled to survive. Bessie-as she was called-left a widow in her thirties, single handedly took on the daunting task of managing two rice plantatio...

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09/28/2025

Today (Sunday, 28 September 2025) is the final day to take advantage of our special anniversary pricing!

Our Ten Year Anniversary celebration goes through the weekend:
Hardback: $24.55 (reg. $34.95) https://t.ly/biR1x
Step into the untamed wilds of antebellum South Carolina with “Sporting Journals of Maxcy Gregg.” Meet the lawyer, scholar, Brigadier General, CSA & passionate naturalist who documented birds, plants, & adventures across the South—plus rare glimpses of everyday life, epic hunts, and natural wonders like comets and hurricanes. Meticulously edited by Suzanne Parfitt Johnson, this is a true-to-life account you won’t find in textbooks. Hardback available now—don’t miss this limited-time offer through 9/28!

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09/28/2025

Today (Sunday, 28 September 2025) is the final day to take advantage of our special anniversary pricing!

OUR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EXTENDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND! | Hardback edition Only $24.15 (reg. $35.00) | https://t.ly/IiatI | Discover "Punished With Poverty" by the (in)famous Kennedy Twins—the eye-opening new edition that reveals how deliberate policies led to lasting hardship in the South, affecting everyone long after the Civil War. This essential history challenges conventional views & shines a light on why poverty, not race, is the central theme of Southern experience. Gain a deeper understanding of America’s Federal Empire & its impact today. Don’t miss your chance to own this important book—now available for a limited time (9/28).

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09/28/2025

Today (Sunday, 28 September 2025) is the final day to take advantage of our special anniversary pricing!

OUR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EXTENDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND! | Hardback edition Only $28.93 (reg. $50.00) | https://t.ly/EBeaW | Discover the untold story of the Second Alabama Cavalry in TRAMPLING UNION TERROR—the gripping companion to UNION TERROR. Dive into true accounts of Southern cavalrymen who faced more Federal terror raids than any other regiment, and uncover the illegal actions of Union commanders. Vivid illustrations and battle maps put you in the saddle during the Civil War’s fiercest moments. Essential reading for history buffs!

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09/28/2025

Today (Sunday, 28 September 2025) is the final day to take advantage of our special anniversary pricing!

JEFFERSON DAVIS WAS A PROPONENT of the high road to emancipation. He looked to the day in which slaves would be prepared to live within and participate in a democratic society. He did more than advocate for the high road to emancipation-as this book documents, he practiced his belief in the ultimate...

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09/28/2025

Today (Sunday, 28 September 2025) is the final day to take advantage of our special anniversary pricing!

While most Americans view Abraham Lincoln as a near god, there is a side of Mr. Lincoln and the Republican Party that has gone unspoken, until now. For example: Lincoln was the first U. S. President to have a communist in his cabinet and receive complimentary communications from Karl Marx. Even Adol...

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09/28/2025

Today (Sunday, 28 September 2025) is the final day to take advantage of our special anniversary pricing!

OUR 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION EXTENDS THROUGH THE WEEKEND! | Hardback edition Only $22.35 (reg. $39.95) | https://t.ly/UyaN6 | Step into the mountains of Towns County, GA, in 1887—where a land feud, moonshine rivalries, and family legacies collide. Discover the true, explosive story of James Godard and Tilmon Justice, retold by descendant Dr. William Akins Thomas, Jr. Based on newspaper accounts and a handwritten murder trial transcript, this gripping family saga brings the Appalachian past to life.

Today (Sunday, 28 September 2025) is the final day to take advantage of our special anniversary pricing!
09/28/2025

Today (Sunday, 28 September 2025) is the final day to take advantage of our special anniversary pricing!

HARDBACK is now just $24.95 through 9/28/2025 (reg. $39.95)
DEFENDING DIXIE’S LAND by Isaac C. Bishop dives deep into the untold stories and challenges long-held beliefs. Discover eye-opening insights about the U.S. South, the roots of secession, and perspectives you won’t find in mainstream history books—explore a different side of history! https://t.ly/-0lpl

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About Shotwell Publishing

SHOTWELL PUBLISHING was born at the Lizard’s Thicket in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, in the summer of 2015. It was a reaction—at least in part—to the rabid anti-Southern hysteria that began sweeping the country during the build-up to and aftermath of the removal of the Confederate Battle Flag on the grounds of the South Carolina State Capitol. Our purpose at the time was to provide short, hard-hitting Southern titles at a reasonable price by employing the latest print-on-demand technology. Since then, we have expanded to include longer works, as well as Southern Literature and Fiction selections. From our humble beginnings, we have attracted and published some of the most respected Southern authors in the world, as well as many up and comers who we fully expect will be. ​We love the South—its history, traditions, and culture—and are proud of our inheritance as Southerners. Our books are a reflection of this love. For this, we make no apology. . .

Sign-up for new release notifications here: http://bit.ly/1RClADL