Born in Copiah County, Mississippi, Walter Donald Kennedy grew up with a rich Southern heritage. Frequently partnering with his twin brother, James Ronald Kennedy, he has written several books published by Pelican, including Nullifying Tyranny: Creating Moral Communities in an Immoral Society, The South Was Right!, Why Not Freedom!: America's Revolt Against Big Government, Was Jefferson Davis Right?, and Myths of American Slavery. The Kennedy twins have been interviewed on numerous television and radio programs, including Col. Oliver North's radio show, Bill Maher's Politically Incorrect, BBC programs, and French National TV. Kennedy is married with four children and lives in Simsboro, Louisiana.