A singer, songwriter, actor and farmer, longtime Farm Bureau member Rick Revel of Henry County can now add author to that list of accomplishments. His new novel, In the Hills of Tennessee, is set in Stewart County during the Civil War. A work of historical fiction, the book tells the story of Jack Hinson, who is farming 1,200 acres with his wife and 10 children when the Civil War comes to his doorstep in 1862. Members of the federal army harass the family and destroy their property. When two of his sons are murdered by a federal cavalry patrol, Hinson swears vengeance.
The book is based on a biography of the real-life Hinson by Tom McKenney, a friend of Revel’s who encouraged him to create the fictional version of the story.
“All the facts and events and characters are true,” Revel says. “Just the dialogue is the fictional part. It gives Jack a voice.”
Authenticity is important to Revel. “Although this book is a work of historical fiction, I am trying to keep the historic fact intact,” he says. In addition to McKenney’s book, Revel cites 26 sources on his bibliography. He also has 40-years of experience as Civil War historian, writer, preservationist and reenactor.
In the Hills of Tennessee published in 2019. To learn more about Revel, visit his website at rickrevel.com. Books are available through the publisher by calling (615) 353-7902.
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I would love to learn more on the rich history of our great state.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
Sounds fascinating. I love historical novels. I knew it was cotton. Thanks!
I think cotton was the issue
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Rick Revel, Author
This looks like a great book! Looking forward to it.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
I would like to read this book of history by Ricky. Revel because he has been interested in history about the civil war for years! I know he has checked his facts.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
Cotton! I would love to read this book because we are huge civil war buffs and I would like to learn more about Tn during that time.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
I almost site it was cotton. My family raised cotton so slaves were not the only ones picking cotton by hand. I love reading anything about our great state.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
Please enter me in the contest for prizes.
Beauton Matthews
Ripley TN
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
I am assuming this is where you enter the contest for drawing of history book?
Your site is not very useser friendly.
Beauton Matthews
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
B is the answer. I hope I win!
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
My husband enjoys history. I think he would love this book. I would like it too. I am not from TN or even from the south and have only lived here a few years. I would like to know more about the history of the state I now reside in.
My answer is cotton.
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Rick Revel, Author
Grandpa is a doctor of history and would love to gift to him to read. Answer is cotton.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
I love to read especially Southern History. Fingers crossed I’m the lucky winner.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
My husband would love this book! The answer is B.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
My daughter would love to read this (after I finish it ????)!!! She’s in Nashville, close to the area the book is based on.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
I would love to add this to my collection of history books!
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
When I was in school, the only subject I ever failed was 1/2 year of history. I’ve always said, it was bacause I had a problem with numbers and couldn’t remember when the war of 1812 was. Now I see where we need to keep history alive because so many people want to hide of change the facts. Cotton
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Rick Revel, Author
I love history so this would make a great addition to my book collection.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
I love reading historical fiction. It puts a spin on the era while adding an enjoyable experience
Answer-cotton
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Rick Revel, Author
I love reading and learning about history. Cotton is the answer.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
Cotton was the issue here. I would absolutely love to have this book—-I love that time period of our country’s history. And I love Tennessee even more. Having the two combined would be so awesome!!
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
Would love to read this!
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
I love history especially the Civil War and would live to read this book! I believe the answer is “c” rice.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
I love history especially the Civil War and would love to read this book! I believe the answer is “c” rice.
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
Im a bit sad that I was later for this contest. I super love the book!
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
Always astounded by Rick’s works! This is so marvelous.
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Rick Revel, Author
I am always amazed by Rick’s creation. Keep this up!
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Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
Rick Revel, Author
Thank you for participating in the Tennessee Home and Farm Magazine contest to win a copy of my new book “In The Hills Of Tennessee”. The contest is over and the winners have been notified. If you did not win but still want a copy of my book go to my web site @ http://www.rickrevel.com and place you order today. My book will take you on an adventure unlike any other you have ever read.
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