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Enter the Red Sniper giveaway!
Contest time! For the launch of Red Sniper, several copies of the novel are being given away. You can enter to win a copy by clicking on the book cover, which will take you to the Facebook page entry form. There … Continue reading
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Delmarva chroniclers share stories behind the stories
by David Healey Three of Delmarva’s finest chroniclers and storytellers gathered in Easton to share their knowledge from decades spent documenting the people who make the region so unique. The authors’ panel, sponsored by the Eastern Shore Writer’s Association, was held … Continue reading
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Red Sniper release date set!
RED SNIPER is the story of a rescue mission for American POWs held captive by the Russians at the end of World War II. Micajah “Caje” Cole returns to do battle with a Russian sniper behind enemy lines. The release … Continue reading
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From The Big Thrill: An interview with Shipwreck author William Nikkel
Shipwreck by William Nikkel By David Healey Thriller author William “Willie” Nikkel was out fishing one day when he caught a good idea. He just happened to wonder, what if that didn’t turn out to be a big fish on his … Continue reading
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Fathers, sons, and survival from The Big Thrill …
Patriarch Run by Benjamin Dancer By David Healey In our connected age, it’s usually easy to reach an author for an interview, unless that author happens to be leading a group of teens on a backpacking trip in the wilderness. When … Continue reading
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Exploring Civil War Lore from Maryland and Delaware
Most of us know the “greater story” of the Civil War—the battles, the politics, the leaders. We’ve heard of Grant and Lee, Gettysburg and Antietam, Abe Lincoln and Jeff Davis. But it’s the “little stories”—the quirky ones about people and … Continue reading
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Greats Storms talk set for Cecilton Library
This Tuesday, Aug. 30, I will be talking about Great Storms of the Chesapeake at the Cecilton Library in Cecilton, MD. The talk starts at 6:30 and we will look back at some of the most intriguing stories about people … Continue reading
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Ellicott City flood of 1868 devastated town
The following chapter comes from Great Storms of the Chesapeake and describes the Ellicott City flood of 1868. One of the most devastating floods ever to strike the Chesapeake Bay region took place on the morning of July 24, 1868. … Continue reading
Writing lessons from the newsroom
The newspaper where I used to work recently turned 175. They asked me to share a few memories about working there for 21 years. This newspaper has the peculiar name of The Cecil Whig and covers community news in the extreme … Continue reading
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Feeling energized by Thrillerfest XI
Joanne and I spent a few days in New York for Thrillerfest XI … or I should say that I spent a few days at Thrillerfest and she spent a few days exploring the city. She has been there many … Continue reading
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