Books, Publishing, Short Fiction, Uncategorized, World War 2, Writing, Writing Inspiration

A Book Launch, A Sneak Peek, and a Sale

Today's the launch day for the e-book edition of Swords and Maidens, a fantasy anthology in which I've got a piece of World War II speculative fiction. To celebrate, I'm sharing a sneak peek of the beginning of my story and running a sale on my already published books! How do the Second World War… Continue reading A Book Launch, A Sneak Peek, and a Sale

Books, Life, Publishing, Short Fiction, Uncategorized, World War 2, Writing Inspiration

There’s a New Book on the Horizon!

Photo by Karolina Grabowska on Pexels.com I'm pleased to announce that I have a new short story coming out this February! It will be part of an anthology of short stories featuring around 10 other authors. It is going to be a bit different from my other published works. When my family made the decision… Continue reading There’s a New Book on the Horizon!

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It’s Launch Day!

Photo by Kyle Hinkson on Unsplash It's launch day! My novel Where Shall I Flee? is officially available for purchase on Amazon as a paperback, e-book, or via Kindle Unlimited. If you've already pre-ordered an e-book, it should be delivered to you today. Thank you so much to everyone who has helped and encouraged me through this process,… Continue reading It’s Launch Day!

Books, History Class, Uncategorized, World War 2, Writer's Life

Anzio

"Anzio Invasion, January 1944. Troops and equipment come ashore on the U.S. Fifth Army Beachhead near Anzio, January 22, 1944. USS LCI-20 is burning at left, after being hit by a German bomb." Image courtesy of the U.S. National Archives via Naval History and Heritage Command. On January 22nd, 1944, a joint American and British… Continue reading Anzio

Books, Film, History Class, Music, Publishing, Uncategorized, World War 2, Writer's Life

Musical Interlude Double Feature: “The White Cliffs of Dover” and “Blues in the Night”

"Little girl by radio" Image courtesy of the U.S. National Archives via Wikimedia Commons. Public Domain, cropped from the original. Music is powerful. Even a quick study of how it affects the brain is fascinating, but it doesn't take a degree to see the way that shared music creates connections between people. Music inspires, gives… Continue reading Musical Interlude Double Feature: “The White Cliffs of Dover” and “Blues in the Night”

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Remembrance Poppies: Book Launch Giveaway

Hello again, Readers, Writers, and lovers of History! My new book launch is just days away, and it's time for another post, giving YOU another chance at the giveaway prizes I've prepared. (If you don't know about the giveaway, details are down toward the end of this post.) Along with the other prizes, I was… Continue reading Remembrance Poppies: Book Launch Giveaway

Books, History Class, Publishing, Uncategorized, World War 2, Writer's Life

WWII Allied Military Currency: Book Launch Giveaway

Allied Military Currency, printed for the invasion of Sicily and Italy, 1943 Hello Readers, Writers, and History Lovers! It's the second day of my pre-book-launch giveaway. (If you haven't heard about this, the details are at the end of this post.) Today, I'm writing a bit about one of the prize items I'm giving away:… Continue reading WWII Allied Military Currency: Book Launch Giveaway

Books, History Class, Publishing, Uncategorized, World War 2, Writer's Life

Ruth G. Haskell’s HELMETS AND LIPSTICK: Book Launch Giveaway

While I love writing World War II fiction, the fact remains that any stories I come up with pale next to the true stories of courage and sacrifice from those tumultuous years. In celebration of the launch of my new book, Where Shall I Flee?, I'm giving one giveaway winner a paperback copy of Ruth… Continue reading Ruth G. Haskell’s HELMETS AND LIPSTICK: Book Launch Giveaway

Books, Marketing and Branding, Publishing, Uncategorized, World War 2, Writer's Life

Let the Book Launch Giveaway Begin!

It's time! The launch day for Where Shall I Flee? is only one week away. That means that it's time for some book-launch festivities! I'll be sharing new posts each day this week relating to my upcoming book. Each post will ALSO be an opportunity for a chance to win a prize! What are these… Continue reading Let the Book Launch Giveaway Begin!

Books, Publishing, Uncategorized, World War 2

Would You Like a Sneak Peek at My Book Launch Giveaway Prizes?

Sorry, Kindle not included. BUT winners will have the option of an e-book or signed paperback! I received some exciting mail this week! I've been gathering some interesting items as giveaway prizes for the upcoming launch of Where Shall I Flee?, my second novel set in WWII Italy. I'll share the giveaway guidelines next week… Continue reading Would You Like a Sneak Peek at My Book Launch Giveaway Prizes?