As 2024 draws to a close, I realize how grateful I am for you, dear readers, doing what I love doing anyway. Life is at times challenging as we prepare for another surgery for my dear husband, but I have vowed to recognize those things that give me joy. It’s been a year of ups and …
In my most successful novel in Germany, When the Skies Rained Freedom, about the post-war period in Berlin and the Berlin Airlift, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this year, I could add many important details thanks to my eyewitness and survivor, Loni Tiemann. Last week, I had the honor not only of visiting her, but …
Last weekend I had the pleasure of being interviewed by PEL’s Peter Okonkwo. We spoke about a number of subjects, including my bestselling novella 47 Days and Surviving the Fatherland, my writing career, advice for aspiring writers, dealing with criticism, and much more. I particularly enjoyed meeting Peter who started PEL. He contacted me from …
