2017

What is writing style? Guest post by Roger Eschbacher

What is writing style? It’s an elusive topic, in many ways. To help me chase down the essence of writing style, I’ve called upon some author friends for their opinions. First, we have Roger Escbacher, author of a number of middle-grade books, such as the Leonard the Great series,  Dragonfriend and Giantkiller, middle-grade/young adult fantasy adventure […]

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As you, my faithful readers know, I recently published the third book in my Eastern Front trilogy about the experiences of my father-in-law, Maurice Bury, during the Second World War. Writing those three slim books took me more than 10 years. Not only because the story itself is dark and difficult, but also because it […]

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Today, the third book in the true-life trilogy about my father-in-law’s experiences in World War 2 launches on Amazon. That’s right: Walking Out of War is now available for sale in both e-book and print formats. And in celebration, you can get the other two books in the trilogy at reduced prices. Book 2, Under […]

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Walking Out of War, the third book in the true-story trilogy about Maurice Bury, the Canadian in the Soviet Red Army in World War two, launches in two days. I’m excited. It’s already received three excellent early reviews that you can read on Goodreads. and I’m giving you another free taste of what’s coming. There […]

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Walking Out of War, the third book in the true story trilogy about the wartime experiences of a Canadian in the Soviet army, launches on Febraury 22—a little more than a week from now. You can pre-order it for a special price, exclusively on Amazon, and it will download to your Kindle account automatically. In […]

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The long-awaited final volume in the trilogy recounting the wartime experiences of my father-in-law launches in e-book form on Wednesday,  February 22. You can pre-order it now from Amazon at a special discounted price. Walking Out of War follows up on Army of Worn Soles (2014) and Under the Nazi Heel (2016). What’s it about? […]

VALENTINES DAY MENU HOP from the Lei Crime Kindle World

Valentine’s is just over a week away, and anyone who knows me, knows how seriously I take Valentine’s Day. (A quick Valentine’s question: what do women want for Valentines? chocolate fine wine flowers jewelry lingerie dinner out mushy card? The answer is below. But if you want to do something really romantic, consider a recipe […]