Tom Koob

I am originally from Kansas City, but have lived in Shell Knob, Missouri on Table Rock Lake for several years. I enjoy fishing and spending time outdoors. I like to write about fishing and history, particularly the history of the Ozarks region. My first full-length book, The History of Fishing Table Rock Lake, really got my writing avocation started. My second book, Buried By Table Rock Lake, has been very popular and still sells well. My third book, Enon to Radium Spring, although my best work to date in my opinion, sold slower and is now out of print as is my Fishing book. All my books are available as Kindle e-books. After several requests, I published a map based on all my books. It is locally available or can be purchased directly from me. In 2016, I published my first novel, Virgin Bluff, based in the Ozarks of one hundred years ago. Fiction is a new realm for me, but I enjoy it and have just published a sequel novel, Mash Hollow, as an ebook. Recently I collaborated with Curtis Copeland on a new history book, "Ozarks Hillbilly Stereotype and Reality". We trace the origins, development and usage of the sometimes derogatory term "hillbilly". We then contrast that with true life stories of strong, capable Ozarkers who reflect very positive traits. "Ozarks Hillbilly" includes several photos.with some iconic images from Vance Randolph and Townsend Godsey.