Neil has created extensive family history for surnames such as Webner, Parker, Hiner, Blough, Briggs, Cottrell, Fisher, McKern, Miller, Schardt, and many others. With this extensive family history, Neil has added historical research to produce works rich in the experiences of his ancestors and those around them. "Of Our Fathers' Legacy" and "A Boy Patriot Soldier" follow this theme by exploring the very personalities of those whose history are the books' subjects. Neil's background as a writer for public relations firms and magazines enables the people of his books to come to life.