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War Stories
Saving and sharing the memories of our past before they're lost and gone forever
Marilyn Monroe in Korea with More Men than She had Ever Seen!
According to the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, Marilyn Monroe visited Korea in February 1954 while she was honeymooning in Japan with her new husband, the famous baseball player Joe DiMaggio. In just four days, she performed ten shows for the troops.
Jun 171 min read
A Haunting Letter from a Korean War Soldier for Easter
When I wrote The Final Song, I went back to a book I relied heavily upon while writing Songbird, the first book in The War Song Series....
Mar 31, 20234 min read
Kenneth Shadrick – A Name to Remember from History
When I was researching the onset of the Korean War for The Final Song, a name stood out – Private Kenneth R. Shadrick. He was erroneously...
Sep 16, 20221 min read
The Final Song is Officially Released on the 72nd Anniversary of the Korean War
Today is the day! The Final Song, the last book in The War Song Series, is officially released on the 72nd Anniversary of the Korean War....
Jun 25, 20221 min read
Book Cover Reveal!
The last book in The War Song Series will be out in just a few days, and I am so excited about the cover art! I am very fortunate to have...
Jun 21, 20221 min read
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