We Meet Again by Charles Torluccio | 11th Armored Division One morning in 1990, my wife Doris and I were having morning coffee and reading the newspaper when I noticed that a Holocaust survivor named George Topaz was having a book signing in our town. As I read about Mr. Topaz’s experiences, I felt my… [Continue Reading]
WWII
The Forgotten War
The Forgotten War … ever heard of it? Yeah, I hadn’t really either. Beyond hearing about a For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway, I didn’t understand the time period or the events of this war. When I was researching for my World War II novel, Arms of Deliverance, one of the autobiographies I… [Continue Reading]
Excerpt from ‘Songbird Under a German Moon’
Happy Memorial Day weekend! If you are looking to add to your TBR pile, here’s another WWII book of mine I know you’ll enjoy! Here’s a bit about the book: Songbird Under a German Moon The year is 1945. The war is over and 21-year-old Betty Lake has been invited to Europe to sing… [Continue Reading]
Food Rationing & Recipes in World War II
Going grocery shopping and cooking may be a chore, but not like it was during World War II. During the war, many things were rationed. This meant families were only allowed a small amount each. Some items weren’t available at all. Recently, I wrote a book set during WWII. In Where Treetops Glisten, my main… [Continue Reading]
Marion’s Favorite Month–A WWII Story
I get a few emails from veterans every week. I shared one last week, and here’s another one I just had to share. NOW do you know why researching novels is one of my favorite things to do? I get to meet amazing men like Marion! Marion’s Favorite Month For the last sixty-three years, July… [Continue Reading]
Sharing The Stories of The Greatest Generation
About 15 years ago I was on vacation with two friends when I first heard about the 11th Armored Division–the men who liberated Mauthausen and Gusen concentration camps. So intrigued by the history of these men, I wrote two novels about them, From Dust and Ashes and Night Song. In the course of… [Continue Reading]
Trailer for ‘The Swiss Courier’
Looking for another WWII book to add to your TBR pile? The Swiss Courier is a gripping tale full of action, love, and intrigue. Working as a Swiss transcriptionist for the Americans during WWII, Gabi Mueller’s life changes overnight when she’s recruited as a spy for the precursor of the CIA. Asked to safely courier a… [Continue Reading]
The Story Behind From Dust And Ashes
Learn the real-life story behind From Dust And Ashes, a World War II novel by homeschooling mom, Tricia Goyer. I can clearly remember when my interest was sparked by the liberation events that took place in St. Georgen, Austria, during World War II. An Austrian historian had invited me and my friends into her… [Continue Reading]
How to Find Hope in the Darkness | Stories from WWII
In even the worst circumstances it’s possible to find hope in the darkness. These stories helped me see the great hope even amidst the sadness and tragedy of war. I hope they bless you as much as they did me. How to Find Hope in the Darkness With every one of the 12 hours… [Continue Reading]
The Story Behind ‘Remembering You’
About Remembing You 35-year-old Ava Andrews’ dream job is interrupted by an unusual request–fulfill her 84-year-old grandfather’s last wish by joining him on a battle site tour of Europe. Ava is sure her boss will refuse her request. But, instead, he gives her a directive of his own–to videotape the tour and send it back… [Continue Reading]
Remembrance of Liberation
70 years ago on May 5th, Mauthausen Concentration camp was liberated by 23 men from the 11th Armored Division. Here is the true story told to me by one of my WWII veteran friends! My Remembrance of Liberation by John Slatton | as told by Tricia Goyer On May 5, 1945, when the war in Europe was… [Continue Reading]