Category Archives: Writers & Writing

Welcome

This is the online home of David Healey, author of thrilling historical fiction and regional histories.  You can also get your free Caje Cole story by sending an email to david@davidhealeyauthor.com with the subject line “My free story” Recent releases … Continue reading

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Beachside Book Festival coming up!

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The novelist next door

Exciting News! As we approach the much-anticipated release of RIGHTEOUS SNIPER, a riveting tale set during the Battle of the Bulge, I’m thrilled to share that a local publication has spotlighted my books in a fantastic article! The Battle of … Continue reading

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Fall and holiday book events 2024

‘Tis the season for book signings because we all know that books make some of the best gifts. Plus, it’s just nice to get out from behind the keyboard and see actual people. Cecil County Public Library, Elkton Branch, Book … Continue reading

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How to get started writing video

I’ve made a few Youtube videos over the years, mainly to promote books, but “video production” isn’t my strongpoint. I’m more of a words guy. That said, I sat down the other day and recorded this brief video on getting … Continue reading

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Storytelling from Delmarva Legends & Lore

Cannibals, duelists, mapmakers and Redcoats! I’ll be telling stories about local Legends & Lore on October 19, 6:30 pm at the Elkton MD public library. Join us for some entertaining and intriguing Delmarva history. The sign-up link is below. https://www.cecilcountylibrary.org/event/delmarva-legends-lore-0

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Read ‘The Gift of the GI: A Caje Cole Christmas Story’

From the title, you will probably recognize that this holiday story was inspired by “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry. Growing up, I used to enjoy those classic short stories by the likes of O. Henry, H.H. Munro … Continue reading

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Rising Sniper reading

At 7 pm on June 29, I will be giving a 10-minute reading from Rising Sniper. If you’d like to listen in, please sign up at the link. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSeaOKH7QTcvam…/viewform

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Interview on the Tory Gates podcast

I enjoyed being a guest on Tory’s podcast recently, talking about books, writing, World War II, and the Civil War. After we wrapped up, Tory and I talked for nearly another hour off recording. That’s what happens when you get … Continue reading

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When Heroes Flew: The Shangri-La Raiders

By David Healey for The Big Thrill Magazine In the fight against Imperial Japan, the early months of 1942 were some of the bleakest and most uncertain. The Japanese had already pummeled the United States with their devastating surprise attack … Continue reading

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