By Jeff Salter
Very
much appreciate Sherry’s gracious invitation to appear here today.
Important
and timely
Have
you ever read a novel which seemed so important and timely that you could
hardly contain your enthusiasm about it?
Have you ever WRITTEN such a
story?
Well
I have. At least it seems that important
and timely to me. No, not FOR me — because this novel is my
tribute to the Greatest Generation …
and those still living are leaving us all too quickly. I’m a “baby boomer” — my parents and teachers
(and practically every adult I knew) were among that generation which struggled
through the Great Depression and sacrificed during World War II.
About
the story
Called
to Arms Again was released on May 30 from Astraea Press. Of the seven
novels I’ve completed so far, this was my third written and my third fiction
book published.
It’s
the story of a young newspaper reporter looking for a new angle for her
Veterans Day special section. Who better
to give her a fresh perspective than a bunch of old war dogs who’d been there and back.
Not only does Kelly Randall learn what the Greatest Generation was made of, but she soon discovers a great
deal about her own mettle.
My
story has action, comedy, romance, plenty of the ‘can-do’ spirit, and an
unashamedly healthy dose of patriotism.
You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll cheer.
I
need your help
I haven’t gone
‘all-out’ with promotion of my first two novels – romantic suspense and
romantic comedy – because they’re mostly enjoyed by readers of those
genres. But the sky’s the limit on
promoting C2AA — this story appeals to readers of both genders … from ages
19 to 90!
If you were born
before about 1930, you ARE part of the Greatest
Generation and you’ll find yourself (and your siblings and friends) in my
story!
If you’re a Boomer
(born after WW2) — your parents, aunts, uncles, and teachers were members of
the greatest generation. Buy this book
and read it, because you’ll recognize these characters. And if you have living parents or other
relatives, tell them about my story. Please
remember, the WW2 generation – both those who served in the military and those
who sacrificed on the homefront – are dying at a rate of about 2000 per day …
so there is an urgency to let them know about this story which honors them!
If you’re the
child of a Boomer Generation parent, you need to read this so you’ll understand
what your grand-parents (and their siblings) went through and how they
prevailed.
Read
it! Pass the word! Get this story into the hands of everyone who
loves Freedom!
Don’t you agree
that artist Elaina Lee did an outstanding job on my cover for Called
to Arms Again?
——
Called
to Arms Again
By J. L. Salter
Hook & Blurb:
Grit doesn’t fade away ... it just becomes
crusty. With harrowing elements right
out of today’s headlines, this story reaches back into the sturdy heartbeat of
people raised during the Depression and tested during World War II. Though the old uniforms haven’t fit in many
decades, their resilient spirits still have that same intensity which helped
save democracy.
Needing
only a fresh angle to write her Veteran’s Day special, Kelly discovers
first-hand that the Greatest Generation still has enough grit to fight
back. While all the authorities are
occupied during a massive Homeland Security drill, an urban gang of thieves
targets an isolated retirement subdivision ... figuring the crippled geriatrics
would offer no resistance.
Though
Kelly’s widowed boyfriend came along only for a post-funeral luncheon, Mitch
soon finds himself leading a mis-matched flanking team. Kelly’s good friend
Wade has his own assignment, with a home-made mortar and lots of illegal
gunpowder.
Maybe
it’s difficult to remember everyday things like taking pills, but these
octogenarians have never forgotten it was up to them to defend family, home,
community, and country. The outcome of
their courageous stand depends on the resolve and resourcefulness of an
unlikely ensemble of eccentric elderly neighbors, several American Legion
members, and others spanning four generations.
——
Buy
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Called to Arms,
Greatest Generation, America, Patriotism, World War II, World War Two, World
War, United States, Elaina Lee, grit, veteran, veterans, Veterans Day, Astraea
Press, J.L. Salter, Great Depression, sacrifice
6 comments:
Thank you, Sherry, for hosting me here today.
Seeing your site's banner, I'm reminded to clarify to your readers that my story, Called to Arms Again, also features romantic relationships. There's Kelly & Mitch (primary heroine & hero), Diane & Joe (both about 60), Ellie (about 60) and Chet (about 80), and Mr & Mrs. Henley (both in early 80s).
Love your tagline, Jeff! Looks like a great book.
~Ariella Moon
Jeff, it's a pleasure to have you here today, and thanks for offering this additional information
Absolutely, Jeff. As you know, getting people to tell their stories and keeping family stories alive is a pet project of mine. I think your book may get a lot of dialogues going and maybe people, either those who actually experienced the War Years or we Boomers who have not passed on what we had heard, will write down or verbally pass along stories of that great generation. Congratulations!
Thanks, Karen. I appreciate your visit and comment.
Tonette, that is definitely my hope. But most of all, I just want the surviving members of the greatest generation to know how much I appreciate what they accomplished and how they made the world a much better place for so many of us.
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