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The flag of the French Resistance, with the Cross of Lorraine. My new World War II novel, The Mapmaker, is set in the Resistance. The book comes your way in July!
Read MoreTHE MAPMAKER, coming in June
The Cross of Lorraine, a symbol of the Free French. Very pleased to announce that my new WWII novel, THE MAPMAKER, will be released in June.
Read MoreDiscussing RED BURNING SKY at the Australian Embassy
Honored to speak recently at the Embassy of Australia about my novel RED BURNING SKY. The event was a meeting of the Returned and Services League of Australia, a veterans’ group much like our American Legion.
Read MoreV2: A Novel of World War II
The new novel V2, by Robert Harris, delves into the moral compromises made by German rocket engineers during World War II. Terrific book. Click here to read my full review in the Washington Independent Review of Books.
Read MoreDiving Into the Past for a Historical Novel
Twenty-six miles off Morehead City, NC, the dive boat pitched and rolled. I fought seasickness as I pulled on my scuba gear. Everything gets harder when you’re trying not to lose your lunch; even strapping on fins becomes a struggle. I screwed the regulator onto my air tank. Cracked open the valve and watched the…
Read MoreResearching WWII Novels
While researching my World War II novels, I’ve found some great old training films online. Here’s a good example. In this one, Hollywood actor Arthur Kennedy plans a C-47 instructor pilot. I’m sure these films were great training aids, and now they’re a treasure trove for aviation buffs and history lovers.
Read MoreThe Mullah’s Storm producers team with nonprofit
I’m very pleased to pass along an announcement from the producers of the film version of my novel The Mullah’s Storm. They’ve partnered with a nonprofit organization to promote awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder. Click here for more details.
Read MoreGaithersburg Book Festival
You’re invited to join me on Saturday, May 17 for the Gaithersburg Book Festival in Gaithersburg, Maryland. I’ll be speaking on the topic of military thrillers with fellow thriller writer Rick Campbell, author of The Trident Deception. He and I will be at the Dashiell Hamett Pavilion at 3:15 p.m. For more info on other…
Read MoreSand and Fire
My new novel, Sand and Fire, comes to bookstores in July. But it’s available for pre-order now! Click here for links to order.
Read MoreHappy New Year!
A thought for the New Year, from T.S. Eliot: “For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.”
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