Janie and I just returned from the bi-annual conference of the Historical Novel Society in Schaumburg, IL. I participated on two panel discussions - Historical Accuracy vs Plot, and Historical Boys, A Panel about Testosterone. That last one had me wondering what I was thinking about when I agreed to sign up, but it didn't turn out to be what I thought it might (thankfully). Besides, after five other authors did their traditional reading of sex scenes the night before, there wasn't much we could talk about to top that. It was another great conference and, as always, we met some very nice and interesting folks.
WORLD WAR TWO - 70 YEARS AGO THIS MONTH
Germany invades The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France
Winston Churchill becomes British Prime Minister
Evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk
Winston Churchill becomes British Prime Minister
Evacuation of Allied troops from Dunkirk
a bit about the author
Douglas W Jacobson is an engineer, business owner, and World War Two history enthusiast who has traveled extensivley in Europe. Night of Flames was inspired by the war-time experiences of his Belgian relatives and his own Polish heritage. Doug and his wife, Janie, live in Elm Grove, WI.
Up-Coming Events
June 4-5, 2010
Polish Institiute Arts & Sciences
Annual Conference
Panel Discussion Leader
Milwaukee, WI
Saturday, July 17, 2010
American Council for Polish Culture
Annual Convention
Luncheon Speaker
12:30 PM
Radisson Hotel
Rapid City, SD
Thursday, September 16, 2010
OWLS
Presentation & Book Signing
Community Methodist Church
11:45 AM
Elm Grove, WI
Book Club
Elm Grove Library
1:00 PM
Elm Grove, WI
To schedule an event contact doug@hjsusa.com
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Excerpts from the book . . .
- Anna's eyes snapped open and she sat bolt upright. The shrill sound blasted into her brain, penetrating through the fog of sleep like an icy wind. She blinked and looked around the room, trying to focus on shadowy images as the sound wailed on and on. She ran to the window. It was still dark but the night sky held a hint of gray. An early morning mist shrouded the street lamps, casting a gloomy, almost spooky glow along the deserted sidewalk below. The grating noise of the air-raid siren rasied the hair on the back of her neck and suddenly she was shivering. Anna crossed her arms over her chest and stared into the dull, charcoal sky. Then she heard another sound.
Reviews of NIGHT of FLAMES
- "A taut and twisting thriller with memorable flesh and blood characters . . . Jacobson's clockwork plot draws the reader onto its rollercoaster ride at breakneck speed" - JAMES CONROYD MARTIN, award-winning author of Push not the River and Against a Crimson Sky
- "A wide-ranging historical tale . . . Jacobson has written a novel that is suspensful, rich in convincingly detailed incidents, and impeccably researched. Recommended for public libraries and all collections of historical fiction" - THE LIBRARY JOURNAL
- "Impeccably researched, Night of Flames is a vast, flowing, unstoppable tale . . . historical fiction at its best...highly recommended" - HOMER HICKAM, New York Times best selling author of October Sky and The Keeper's Son
- "The story keeps you wanting to know how it comes out, even though you know how the war ended. It is a lesson in history with a love story--love of country and family. A great read for everyone. - POLISH HERITAGE
- "This absorbing World War Two novel is well researched and skillfully executed . . . highly readable, informative and imaginative" - HISTORICAL NOVELS REVIEW
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In conferences we always meet some very nice and interesting folks.
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