In the wake of publishing my book on the history of capital punishment in the South, I was reflecting on the process, and wrote a short piece for the American Historical Association's Perspectives Daily on what it was like to be writing about death during Covid. This book's publication has resulted in a several interviews; if anyone wants to know a little something more on the project, here is: a teaser for an interview with the "Tattooed Historian," (2 min), and another short piece written for The Edge on racism in the history of capital punishment more generally.
History Prof publishes on Writing During Covid
By Michael Trotti, May 11, 2023