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F. Keith Davis

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in Wapakoneta, Ohio, The United States

October 04

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History, Spirituality, Historical Fiction

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F. Keith Davis is a longtime Mountain State newspaperman and independent book publisher who held a variety of roles in the field over the last thirty years—graphic designer, advertising sales rep, classified advertising manager, journalist, graphic designer, weekly columnist, general manager, and newspaper publisher.

He's a student of American history and especially enjoys researching the Mountain State’s colorful past—as well as history relating to the Wild West. A critically acclaimed author, his book titles include, The Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman; West Virginia Tough Boys; Images of America: Logan County, WV (Arcadia Publishing); co-author of The Feuding Hatfields & McCoys (Amazon Top-100 Title); and the bestselling ins F. Keith Davis is a longtime Mountain State newspaperman and independent book publisher who held a variety of roles in the field over the last thirty years—graphic designer, advertising sales rep, classified advertising manager, journalist, graphic designer, weekly columnist, general manager, and newspaper publisher.

He's a student of American history and especially enjoys researching the Mountain State’s colorful past—as well as history relating to the Wild West. A critically acclaimed author, his book titles include, The Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman; West Virginia Tough Boys; Images of America: Logan County, WV (Arcadia Publishing); co-author of The Feuding Hatfields & McCoys (Amazon Top-100 Title); and the bestselling inspirational title, After All These Years: The Authorized Biography of the Hoppers—America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music.

Over the years, Davis penned articles for a number of publications including WildWest Magazine, Rotorcraft Professional Magazine, West Virginia Magazine, Goldenseal magazine, West Virginia Executive, and other publications across the country. He's written inspirational features for Singing News Magazine, U.S. Gospel News, Bill & Gloria Gaither's Homecoming Magazine, and several history-based and inspirational websites, as well.

As an author and historian, Keith was interviewed on-camera for HISTORY channel’s 2012 documentary, "Hatfields and McCoys: America’s Greatest Feud," narrated by Kevin Costner and directed by Emmy® nominated director/producer Mark Cowen. He also provided historical resource materials and vintage photographs for the critically acclaimed Hatfield-McCoy documentary and mini-series.

Over the years, he's appeared on C-Span BookTV; CBN/The 700 Club (pertaining to the Hatfield-McCoy feud); WV Public Television and Radio; Metronews Talkline with Hoppy Kercheval; Viewpoint with Jean Dean; and other television and radio programs. He was interviewed for a 2013 article in the Wall Street Journal pertaining to the history of the Hatfield-McCoy vendetta.

Keith was the recipient of the 2013 JUG Award (JUG stands for Just Uncommonly Good). It is described as the most prestigious recognition of the West Virginia Writers, Inc., awarded for outstanding support of writers, or for writers who have endured and produced exceptionally.

Davis was the CEO of Woodland Press, LLC, an independent book publishing firm—a micro-press—that focused on Appalachian-based book titles.

He’s written, published and/or edited more than 40 groundbreaking books—including a Bram Stoker Award-Winner; Black Quill Award Winner; Tamarack Book of the Year; and three Amazon Top-Sellers—all with Appalachian themes or backdrops.

In recent years, at 60-years-of-age, Davis graduated summa cum laude from Liberty University, majoring in psychology (with a Christian Counseling emphasis); and a minor in Marriage and Family Studies from the James C. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage, & Family Studies at Liberty. He's a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors, and a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.

Keith and his wife, Cheryl, live in southern West Virginia. ...more

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	The Feuding Hatfields & McCoys by Coleman C. Hatfield, F. Keith Davis (Goodreads Author) 3.48 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2008 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Secret Life and Brutal Death of Mamie Thurman 4.04 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 2001 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Legends of the Mountain State 4 by Michael Knost (Editor), F. Keith Davis (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.38 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2010	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tale of the Devil: The Biography of Devil Anse Hatfield by Coleman C. Hatfield, F. Keith Davis (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Robert Spence 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2011 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	An American Vendetta: Hatfield and McCoy Feud by T.C. Crawford, F. Keith Davis (Goodreads Author) (Foreword), Steven M. Stone (Introduction) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	After All These Years, The Hoppers: The Authorized Biography of America's Favorite Family of Gospel Music 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	All These Years: The Authorized Biography of the Hoppers by F. Keith Davis (Goodreads Author), Foreword Charles F. Stanley and John Hagee 3.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Logan County it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2011 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	West Virginia Tough Boys Revised really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2008 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	West Virginia Tough Boys Revised by F. Keith Davis (October 23, 2008) Paperback 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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