Thomas A. Pressly III is a rheumatologist who lives with his wife in Shreveport, Louisiana.  A Civil War enthusiast since childhood, Pressly is currently working on a number of scholarly projects related to the conflict.

Gary D. Joiner is a renowned Civil War author and historian and associate professor of history and interim chair in the Department of History and Social Sciences at Louisiana State University in Shreveport.  He lives in Shreveport, Louisiana, with his wife, Marilyn, who is also his editor, PR consultant, and business partner, and who shares his love of history.