Downstate Publications

05/10/2025

We are pleased to announce that Taylor pensoneau’s four novels are now available from Amazon as print on demand books. The main character, Jake Brosky, is a hard-core investigative reporter intent upon solving intriguing mysteries. 

03/22/2025

Thank you to everyone who turned out today at Chatham library to hear Taylor’s presentation on Southern Illinois gangsters. We had a big turnout and the audience ask a lot of great questions.

03/19/2025

Taylor will be the guest speaker at the Chatham Illinois Public library on Saturday, March 22, at 1 PM. The event is open to the public, but registration is required. He will be speaking about Southern Illinois legendary gangsters.

09/19/2024

Last night we enjoyed dinner at Capone’s Hideout with our good friends John and Jeannie Alexander. They own Books on the Square at Virden, IL, as well as a second bookstore in downtown Springfield. They have been big supporters of downstate publications
for 20+ years..
Visit their stores for a real treat! You will find an amazing inventory. Plus,if you are looking for a certain book, check out their 4,000 Listings on Abebooks.com. They specialize in rare copies.

08/28/2024

Downstate Publications has eight books available for purchase. You can order by emailing [email protected], by messaging us on Facebook or by calling 217 488-7709. Brothers Notorious and Summer of '50 are $15.95; the cat book is $7.50; and the other titles are $18.95. Shipping is an additional charge. The top row of books in the photo are novels. The cat book is a true story. The others are biographies.

05/08/2024

Dave Ambrose, an old friend of ours, has written a book that is available on Amazon.com. It should be a great read. Congratulations Dave!

05/07/2024

Thank you to the  Macoupin  County  Historical Society for hosting us last night. It was fun seeing old and new friends.

05/05/2024

Taylor will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Macoupin County Historical Society tomorrow evening, May 6. The topic will be “ Incredible Gangsters Of Downstate Illinois.”

04/23/2024

Taylor and I are looking forward to our upcoming visit to Benton, Illinois this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. We will have copies of all Downstate Publications titles available for purchase. Taylor will be speaking Thursday evening and Friday evening as seen in the schedule below.  Come out and join the fun.

04/16/2024

Upcoming event at Benton, Illinois.

“ Taylor Pensoneau is a best-selling author and a long-time family friend. He and his wife Elizabeth will be in Benton Thursday, April 25th and Friday, April 26th for book signings at the Old Franklin County Jail Museum, "The Buzz" and Extreme Exigency and two Taylor Talks at First Christian Church. If you want to learn more about the history of Gangsters, Coal Miners and Government Scandals in Illinois plan to attend. The days and times are listed below.

02/21/2024