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David J. Kent is an award-winning Abraham Lincoln historian and award-winning former scientist. He is the author of books on Abraham Lincoln, Nikola Tesla, and Thomas Edison. His website is davidjkent-writer.com.

His newest book is "Lincoln in New England: In Search of His Forgotten Tours."
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David J. Kent Inspiration comes in two ways. One is the simple drudgery of setting aside a time each day to write. Sometimes what I write during that time is wonder…moreInspiration comes in two ways. One is the simple drudgery of setting aside a time each day to write. Sometimes what I write during that time is wonderful, sometimes not, but the act of writing itself seems to inspire the imagination. The other way is to give in to the epiphanies of creativity that insert themselves into my schedule. I'm constantly tapping into my smartphone; if the inspiration hits while waiting in line I capture it immediately. Some of my best work comes when I'm in the oddest places.(less)
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LGDC Video on Lincoln in New England: In Search of His Forgotten Tours

I recently gave a talk to the Lincoln Group of DC about my newest book, Lincoln in New England: In Search of His Forgotten Tours. You can now watch the video on YouTube or on the Lincolnian website.     Now Available: Lincoln in New England: In Search of His Forgotten... Continue reading Read more of this blog post »
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Many fine Lincoln-related guide books cover sites in the Midwest and the Upper South, but New England has been sadly neglected. No longer! David J. Kent, author of Lincoln:
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