James HawkingJames Hawking retired as professor from Chicago State University, where he taught, among other things, Chicago politics. He has taught in and administered adult education programs and was the director of the American Library Association's Coalition fr Literacy. He holds a masters in library science and a doctorate in education from Northern Illinois University. An active member of the Historical Novel Society since its inception in 1997, he has contributed numerous reviews, author profiles and theoretical articles on the historical novel to its publications. He has also been an active member of SABR, the Society for American Baseball Research, particularly its 19th Century Committee and a lifelong fan of the Chicago White Sox. He currently lives in Philadelphia. Read More Read Less