What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been

In a podcast with the National Press Club in Washington, DC, I spoke with my friend and colleague Adam Konowe about the unlikely career path that led to to write THE MAPMAKER: A NOVEL OF WORLD WAR II. Couldn’t decide whether I wanted to fly or to write, so I did both.

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Scenes From a Recent WWII Historical Tour

During a recent tour of WWII sites in Europe, I had the pleasure of meeting two actors who appeared in the “Band of Brothers” HBO series. Ross McCall (center) played Joe Liebgott, and Robin Laing (right) played Babe Heffron. Great guys who offered fascinating insights into the making of the series and the history behind it.

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THE MAPMAKER, coming in July

Happy New Year! Here’s a preview of my new World War II novel THE MAPMAKER, coming your way this summer: Resistance operative Charlotte Denneau has critical targeting information for the Allies, and the Gestapo knows it. On the run across occupied France, she must prioritize her mission over the lives of the agents and civilians…

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Interview with American Warrior Radio

Honored to share some thoughts with American Warrior Radio on military life and my new World War II novel RED BURNING SKY. I thoroughly enjoyed chatting with Ben about Operation Halyard, the inspiration for the novel. Halyard is the greatest military rescue you’ve never heard of. Here’s a link to the podcast.

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Reviews for RED BURNING SKY

Great reviews coming in for Red Burning Sky. The Washington Independent Review of Books calls it “a gripping reimagining of Operation Halyard.” Click here to read the entire review.

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New Podcast Interview

Very honored to speak with Jason Piccolo about my upcoming World War II novel RED BURNING SKY. The book’s inspired by the greatest military rescue you’ve never heard of. Jason does a great podcast series about “those who run toward danger.” Click here to listen.

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