Writing

I've been listening on YouTube to a variety of classical pieces from an assortment of orchestras and artists. Earlier today, I listened to a clip of Beethoven sonatas played by pianist Angela Hewitt. It mixes commentary with performance. The clip is relatively short, under 10 minutes. Near the end, she talks about the creative process with regards to performing for a recording that I found resonated in a cross-format approach that was cogently instructive.

Attached is the Fall 2013 Conference Edition of DISPATCHES. Editor Pat Avery and Designer Joyce Faulkner have done a great job, once again. As the issue doubles as the Conference program, here's an opportunity for attendees to get an advance look at what they can expect. I hope the upload works. Will also post on Facebook.

Congratulations to all the Finalists! Medal winners will be announced at the MWSA annual conference in Dayton, Ohio, at our awards banquet on September 28, 2013.

—Dwight Jon Zimmerman, President, Military Writers Society of America

HISTORICAL FICTION

CHOSIN FILE

Dale Dye

DOG SOLDIER MOON

Mike McKendree Long III

FOR GOD AND COUNTRY

Mark Bowlin

HAMFIST DOWN

George Nolly

PASS IN REVIEW – Honor