Tom Ricks is without a doubt one of my favorite Military writers and historians. If you don’t already I seriously recommend subscribing to his Best Defense Blog on Foreign Policy.com. I also recommend his book Fiasco for a “blinders-off”, no bull look at the War in Iraq. -SF So you’ve been covering the US military…
Category: Literary Corner
Historical Fiction Book of the Month Suggestion: Halestorm by Becky Akers
Author Becky Akers has long lived in the eighteenth century—or at least she wishes she had. Now readers can join the excitement via her debut novel, Halestorm. They’ll meet such icons as General George Washington, who must learn the British Army’s plans for quashing the rebellion or perish with his troops; Sir William Howe, the…
The Literary Corner: Bernard Cornwell’s Professional Fictions
As a writer, I am also a prolific reader. My two favorite genres for fiction are without a doubt spy thrillers and historical fiction. I was introduced to Bernard Cornwell a few years ago by my good friend, Mr. A. We both share a keen interest in Viking history and lore and he suggested I…