Showing posts with label military history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label military history. Show all posts

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Gifts For Book Lovers - Bestselling Historical Fiction Novel, Aaron's War, By Richard McMaster Weaves WWII, Coming Of Age, Moral Issues, Antisemitism, PTSD And Substance Abuse Into A Masterpiece Of A Novel


Aaron's War is an extraordinary work that will likely take its place as one of the best WWII historical fiction novels ever written. The ebook version will be available at no charge December 9 through December 11.

Books are timeless. They are one of only a few gifts that can be enjoyed for years. Unlike many other gifts that may lose their appeal over time, a good book can be read and re-read, providing hours of enjoyment and enrichment. And giving a book as a gift shows that you have put thought and care into selecting something that the recipient will enjoy and appreciate.

Aaron’s War is such a book. USA TODAY Best-Selling Author Holly S. Roberts says Aaron’s War is “A coming of age story that grips your soul and takes you on a thought-provoking journey.

In Aaron's War, we can begin to see that issues such as antisemitism, PTSD, and substance abuse are not really just modern-day issues; they have been with us for a very long time. These challenges are explored through the eyes of a young protagonist grappling with the harsh realities of World War II. This gripping coming-of-age story follows Aaron Vanko, an Iowa farm boy who faces the ultimate test of humanity: the willingness to kill in the name of duty.

As Aaron prepares for deployment to Europe, he makes a shocking discovery that shatters his sense of identity: he is Jewish. This revelation adds a new layer of complexity to his journey, as he must now wrestle with his allegiance to his country and his personal beliefs while battling the enemy forces that threaten his very existence.

But Aaron's War is more than just a historical narrative. It sheds light on the enduring challenges that have persisted across generations, making its exploration of these issues all the more relevant and compelling. From the ethical dilemmas that soldiers face on the battlefield to the personal struggles that veterans confront upon their return home, this story offers a powerful and poignant examination of the human condition.

Aaron's War will make an excellent gift for veterans, service members, historical fiction fans, and the broader general readership.

Richard McMaster is making the ebook available at no charge December 9 through December 11 at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-McMaster/author/B01LDIJ2QU.

Readers and reviewers have praised Aaron's War. Tom Porter, author of All I Need To Know About Business I Learned From A Duck stated, "An engaging, informative and thought-provoking tale of survival, love and faith. Make room for Richard McMaster on your list of up-and-coming authors." Lynn M. Safris said, “The descriptions and details given throughout this author's writing draw the reader into each page, making Aaron's journey feel like their own. I believe this book would appeal to a wide audience of readers. I truly enjoyed reading Aaron's War and I highly recommend this book."

Richard McMaster is also the author of A Love Divided By Time, described as "one part The Notebook, one part suspenseful psychopath story, and one part Somewhere in Time." In that book, Forrest and Allie believed they found love in a previous life and being born again was a game of hide-and-seek to find each other in plain sight, seeking their better halves, united and whole. When tragedy strikes, Forrest makes a pact to find her killer, raise their daughter, and find peace by joining her in the ever after.

In McMaster's latest book, Voyage Of Life, the life journey of Sean Buchanan is detailed through metaphoric depictions of the four stages of life in Thomas Cole's Voyage of Life paintings, childhood, youth, manhood, and Old Age. The painting’s depictions are a metaphor for his life—the verdant landscape and calm waters of childhood become turbulent in youth, and early in manhood the shores turn rocky when he faces one obstacle after another. Secrets that live in darkness can take a lifetime to see the light of day and the secret that has hovered over him since Youth is revealed late in his life.

Richard McMaster is available for media interviews and can be reached at Lifevoyages@gmail.com. More information is available at his website at https://richard-mcmaster.com/. All of his books are available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-McMaster/author/B01LDIJ2QU.

About Richard McMaster:

Richard McMaster is a former health care executive who led three different start-up companies and served on numerous boards. He is an Iowa native who lived in North Idaho for nearly twenty years and now resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

As a young man two career paths diverged, the safe and ready one and the less traveled lonely winding one with an uncertain destination--the writer. He chose the well-worn path and early career success pushed him further along the business path. But the path has now taken him back to the one he wished he had taken.

Contact:

Richard McMaster
https://richard-mcmaster.com
Lifevoyages@gmail.com

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Thursday, December 15, 2016

Steve Snyder, Author Of ‘Shot Down’, Named As One Of ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ For 2016

Steve Snyder was picked from a field of hundreds of authors who appeared on The Authors Show. His book, entitled 'Shot Down', has received 21 industry awards. Snyder's father was shot down over Europe during WWII. 'Shot Down' is a dramatic retelling of the stories surrounding that event

Steve Snyder, author of ‘Shot Down’, has been named as one of ’50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ in the 2016 Book Awards Contest. Snyder was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors through a public voting process. 'Shot Down' is the story of Snyder's father, who was shot down in a B17 bomber, the 'Susan Ruth', over Europe during WWII. He evaded capture and was missing in action for seven months.

The hardcover version of 'Shot Down' has more than 200 time period photographs of the people who were involved and the places where their stories took place. The eBook has 24 photos. The book also contains letters and documents that were exchanged before and after the Susan Ruth was shot down. The book is an ideal holiday gift for anyone who has an interest in military history, World War II, or especially the air war over Europe.

'Shot Down' has received numerous other high profile industry awards. These include:

2016 Shelf Unbound Magazine Top 100 Notable Books - Best Indie Book Competition
2016 National Indie Excellence Awards - Winner - History - US
2016 National Indie Excellence Awards - Winner - Military Non-Fiction
2016 Beverly Hills Book Awards - Winner Non-Fiction Military
2016 Global Ebook Awards - Silver Medal Winner Non-Fiction Military
2015 Books and Authors Book of the Year  - Winner Non-Fiction Military
2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Winner Military
2015 International Book Awards - Winner History: General
2015 Readers' Favorite Book Awards - Gold Medal Winner Non-Fiction Historical
2015 Kindle Book Awards - Finalist Non-Fiction
2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Finalist Historical Non-fiction
2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards - Silver Medalist History (U.S.)
2015 Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year Awards - Outstanding Non-Fiction (General)
2015 Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year Awards - Second Place Winner
2015 NABE Spring Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - Best Books Military
2015 Nonfiction Book Awards - Bronze Medal
2015 eLit Awards - Gold Medal History
2014 Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards - Finalist War & Military
2014 USA Best Book Awards - Finalist History: General
2014 USA Best Book Awards - Finalist History: Military
2014 Southern California Book Festival - Honorable Mention General Non-Fiction

Reviewers have praised 'Shot Down'. Publishers Weekly stated, "This is a great introduction to the history of the U.S. air war in Europe, humanized by the experience of a single bomber crew." The European Center of Military History said, "Steve Snyder has reached a level of scholarship few amateur historians achieve." Foreword Reviews called it a "masterful book." Midwest Book Review called it "An inherently fascinating and deftly written account."

Steve Snyder is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at steve@stevesnyderauthor.com. ‘Shot Down’ is available at online retail book outlets. More information is available at his website at http://www.stevesnyderauthor.com.

Profile:

Steve Snyder retired from VSP in 2009 after 36 years in national sales and sales management, He began his quest to know everything possible about the World War II experiences of his father, pilot Howard Snyder, and his crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth.  Gradually, it became his passion and resulted in 'Shot Down'. He belongs to numerous World War II associations and is president of the 306th Bomb Group Historical Association.

Contact:

Steve Snyder
http://www.stevesnyderauthor.com
steve@stevesnyderauthor.com

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Steve Snyder, Author Of ‘Shot Down’, Named As Finalist In ‘50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ Book Awards

Steve Snyder was picked from a field of hundreds of authors who appeared on The Authors Show. His book, entitled 'Shot Down', has received 20 industry awards. Snyder's father was shot down over Europe during WWII. He evaded capture and was missing in action for seven months. 'Shot Down' is a dramatic retelling of the stories surrounding that event

Steve Snyder, author of ‘Shot Down’, has been named as a finalist in the ’50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading’ Book Awards Contest. His honors came as a result of his appearance on The Authors Show. Steve Snyder was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors through a public voting process. 'Shot Down' is the story of Snyder's father, who was shot down over Europe during WWII. He evaded capture and was missing in action for seven months.

"I am very delighted to named a finalist in such a highly competitive field," Snyder stated. " Having no formal writing background or training prior to writing my book, 'Shot Down', it is very gratifying to have my work be recognized. Not knowing how my first book would be received, it has been so rewarding and also humbling to receive so many positive reviews containing comments such as, 'The book really captivated me from the first page', 'A thoroughly great read, well written", and 'Couldn't put it down.'

'Shot Down' has received numerous high profile industry awards. These include:

2016 National Indie Excellence Awards - Winner - History - US
2016 National Indie Excellence Awards - Winner - Military Non-Fiction
2016 Beverly Hills Book Awards - Winner Non-Fiction Military
2016 Global Ebook Awards - Silver Medal Winner Non-Fiction Military
2015 Books and Authors Book of the Year  - Winner Non-Fiction Military
2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Winner Military
2015 International Book Awards - Winner History: General
2015 Readers' Favorite Book Awards - Gold Medal Winner Non-Fiction Historical
2015 Kindle Book Awards - Finalist Non-Fiction
2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards - Finalist Historical Non-fiction
2015 Independent Publisher Book Awards - Silver Medalist History (U.S.)
2015 Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year Awards - Outstanding Non-Fiction (General)
2015 Independent Author Network (IAN) Book of the Year Awards - Second Place Winner
2015 NABE Spring Pinnacle Book Achievement Awards - Best Books Military
2015 Nonfiction Book Awards - Bronze Medal
2015 eLit Awards - Gold Medal History
2014 Foreword Reviews' INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards - Finalist War & Military
2014 USA Best Book Awards - Finalist History: General
2014 USA Best Book Awards - Finalist History: Military
2014 Southern California Book Festival - Honorable Mention General Non-Fiction

Reviewers have praised 'Shot Down'. Publishers Weekly stated, "This is a great introduction to the history of the U.S. air war in Europe, humanized by the experience of a single bomber crew." The European Center of Military History said, "Steve Snyder has reached a level of scholarship few amateur historians achieve." Foreword Reviews called it a "masterful book." Midwest Book Review called it "An inherently fascinating and deftly written account."

Members of the public who want to vote for Steve Snyder in the '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Book Awards can access his entry and vote at The Authors Show site at http://www.TheAuthorsShow.com. Steve Snyder is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below, or by email at steve@stevesnyderauthor.com. ‘Shot Down’ is available at online retail book outlets. More information is available at his website at http://www.stevesnyderauthor.com.

Profile:

Steve Snyder retired from VSP in 2009 after 36 years in national sales and sales management, He began his quest to know everything possible about the World War II experiences of his father, pilot Howard Snyder, and his crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth.  Gradually, it became his passion and resulted in 'Shot Down'. He belongs to numerous World War II associations and is president of the 306th Bomb Group Historical Association.

Contact:

Steve Snyder
http://www.stevesnyderauthor.com
steve@stevesnyderauthor.com

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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Laura Lynn Ashworth, Author Of 'Letters To Loretta From The Radio Shack', Now Appearing On The Authors Show

Ashworth's work gives readers an enlightening glimpse into the minds of two WWII era teens. It is a captivating story that provides a penetrating and very personal look at how young people of the time viewed the world in which they lived. The book defies categorization as it details conversations regarding war, military service, politics, music, family, love and relationships

Author Laura Lynn Ashworth is now appearing on The Authors Show. In her interview she discusses her latest work, 'Letters To Loretta From The Radio Shack, A True WWII Teenage Love Story'. Ashworth's book lets readers experience World War II, both in battle and on the home front, through the eyes of adolescents in a way that Hollywood movies have never portrayed.

The book is a dramatic tale of two teens during the final climatic years of WWII, from letters exchanged from 1943-1945. The letters are between Sal, a young radio man deciphering Morse code out of the Navy’s radio shack on a minesweeper in the Pacific and Loretta, 15, who is from his neighborhood in Chicago. Information about the minesweeper, the USS Signet and its activities at sea while Sal is aboard are also logged and include real-time descriptions of D-Day and the Battle of Okinawa.

“When I ran across these letters," Ashworth stated, "I knew I had to share them with the public for their historical significance alone, but I was also taken aback about how frankly and comically these two teens discussed such serious issues of the time and what tremendous responsibilities they had to home and country at such a young age.  Their uncanny social insights, romantic love and humor in the most dire of times was fascinating to read.”

Historical significance aside, the book is one of a kind, in that it allows modern day readers to experience directly the day-to-day thoughts, feelings, desires and insecurities of two people involved in events that changed our world forever. Readers will also get a look at how communication took place before cellphones, social media and email. Sal and Loretta discuss war, military service, politics, music, family, love and relationships. The conversations are very real, very raw and often very funny.

Ten percent of all author proceeds benefit the VFW and USO.

Laura Lynn Ashworth is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at lauralynnashworth@gmail.com. Her interview is available at The Authors Show site and on her website. 'Letters To Loretta From The Radio Shack, A True WWII Teenage Love Story' is available in print and ebook formats at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other e-stores. More information is available at Ashworth's website at http://www.lauralynnashworth.com.

About Laura Lynn Ashworth:

Laura Lynn Ashworth is an award-winning copywriter and political cartoonist. While helping an elderly family member with veteran’s administration paperwork, she ran across the letters and instantly knew of their rarity, freshness and historical significance. Although she received three publishing contracts within two months of sending the letters to major publishers, Ashworth decided to publish them herself on the advice of best-selling authors. She currently lives and works in a northwest suburb of Chicago.

Contact:

Laura Lynn Ashworth
lauralynnashworth@gmail.com
http://www.lauralynnashworth.com

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