The Colby Award

Submitted by Tom McKenna on March 12, 2013 - 17:10

My non-fiction military history book Kontum: The Battle to Save Vietnam won the Colby Award, which includes a $5,000 author's honorarium.


It was published by the University Press of Kentucky in September 2011. The award will be presented to me at the William E. Colby Military Writers Symposium at Norwich University in April 2013.

A Busy Year Ahead

Submitted by Blaine Pardoe on March 9, 2013 - 13:49
My wife Cyndi lovingly refers to my office as, “The Factory” at night.  That is exactly what it is – a writing factory.  This year is already a big year for me as an author and it is going to only get bigger.  I thought I would share with you what is coming. 
 

Recent Legislation Against Violence to Women

Submitted by Richelle Rodgers on March 8, 2013 - 16:03

Today, President Obama signed a bill that both strengthened and reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).  Thanks to this bipartisan agreement, thousands of women and men across the country who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking will be able to access resources they need in their communities to help heal from their trauma.

How the VA Treats Our Veterans

Submitted by Terry Gould on March 6, 2013 - 22:02

A Visit to a Veterans Medical Center—Contrary to What You Might Be Thinking

Let me introduce you to the most important man in my life: 87-year old Sgt. William J. Ekwall, World War II Veteran, U. S. Army Air Corps, turret gunner on a B 24 nicknamed “The Monster, 33 bombing missions over Germany; and my father-in-law.

What is the best advice you've ever received?

Submitted by Richelle Rodgers on February 26, 2013 - 11:13

Life can be tough and I'm sure you've heard the saying "that which does not kill us, makes us stronger."  What piece of advice--whether professional, practical or personal-- has made the biggest impact on your life?   Have you ever had to put the advice into action?  What was the outcome?

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