Touching the Ancient One

September 5, 2006

Leslie Lowery, James "Bud" Hill's niece, sent me a photograph of him taken during World War II. Just a reminder that this soldier from Johnsonburg, PA served in two wars and was much decorated, including the Silver Star for Gallentry. His actions during battles saved lives. His words, an hour before his death, probably saved my life. Take a look at his youthful picture that I’ve placed in the Miscellaneous Photos module. Click here to see a hero—one of the ones we must never forget.

Rupert

September 4, 2006
Today I was informed that Touching the Ancient One has received the 2006 Military Writers Society of America SILVER AWARD for Biographies. It was unexpected. Bill McDonald, president of MWSA, gave it a very favorable review a few weeks ago, but I never dreamed my book would receive such an honor. I’m humbled and deeply appreciative. MWSA will  officially confer awards in several genres on October 14 in San Diego. Here’s the link to the MWSA website.

The GOLD AWARD for Biography was won by Boys of '67, by Charles Jones.
Rupert

September 4, 2006

The featured picture for September can now be seen by  clicking on Featured Pictures in the sidebar, or by clicking here.