H S Leigh KoonceH.S. Leigh Koonce is an avid writer, reader, and civic volunteer. Professionally he has worked as a bookseller, journalist, non-profit organizer, political organizer, and fundraising coordinator. The founder of the Shepherdstown Book Festival, he als maintains a small boutique publishing house, Ellerslie Books. A life-long resident of Jefferson County, his family has called the area home since the late 18th century. Koonce's two previous books are Stories from the Ballot Box: History and Reflections from Jefferson County and Erebian Musings. His passions include books, capybaras, mid-century California crime fiction, wombats, Scooby-Doo. Read More Read Less