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The Steve Hartshorn Adventures are set in Tropical locations where The author grew up, making for realistic and engaging background scenery for the action. Murder, Mayhem, Mystery and Humor abound in these five character driven novels. Deadly Triangle sets up the series after that they can stand alone.

If you don't gasp, laugh and scratch your head thi9s series is not for you.  Have fun.  Charles Glenn

Why Valerie Solanas shot Andy Warhol by Karen Moller Andy Warhol was not the first-person Valerie Solanas intended to kill, it was Maurice Girodias the founder of the Olympia Press, Paris printer of books banned in England and America. The 1950s and early 1960s were Girodias’ fruitful years.He was the most talked about avant-garde editor of the time and several of his books rode at the top of the bestseller list. Despite his faults, Girodias was a brilliant publisher. Most of his literary publications had an intellectualized sexual and political style. He opened La Grande Séverine a place of great elegance and style to launch his books, The Ginger Man, Lolita, Candy and Naked Lunch a...

At the epicenter of the book "Guardians of the Stones. Earth-Air" are two young people - Katelyn and Jake, who become the first wielders of frightening divine powers. Their lives change irreversibly. Secrets that have been kept for hundreds of years, a world that no one suspected, becomes Kate's and Jake's everyday life. A gift that may seem like the greatest miracle will turn into an endless struggle for survival and battle for their lives and the lives of others.Adventures, mysteries, dangers and love will give readers great pleasure and will not allow you to put the book aside. Will the new times bring destruction to mankind? Will the Brotherhood of Guardians of the Stones succeed in thei...

I’m beyond excited to finally share the big reveal book launch of Vietnam Uncensored, my personal memoir, that will launch soon! 🎉 Sign up here to stay in the loop and get access to the special book launch price and giveaways: https://vietnamjerry.com.This isn’t just another war story. Vietnam Uncensored takes you deep into the raw, emotional experiences of young American soldiers who were thrust into the heart of the Vietnam War — facing unimaginable challenges and forging unbreakable bonds of brotherhood. This is the real story, no Hollywood filter.But here’s what makes this launch even more special: All net proceeds from the book will be donated to The Kaufman Fund, a charity d...

In Vietnam, the truth became clear. The future was not ours. It belonged to the children in schools, the kids of the powerful who twisted the rules. They evaded the draft, attended fine universities, and lived in safety. They went to Canada or found favor in their faith. The future slipped away from those of us who did not remain in high school. It was not for the kids who left to work, struggling earn a living. It did not belong to the working-class who could not afford college.For those of us who answered the call, whether drafted or not, we stood firm. We held to our oaths, believing our leaders had honor. In the end, we learned they did not. I'm excited to share the launch...

In a moment of clarity, I came to think about the measurement of our success against the backdrop of the incredulous death and destruction of the war. I began to pick on the small things to figure out some kind of guide. For instance, did it matter how far we marched or climbed to reach the target? Was there some number representing these achievements? Of course, numerous missions and enemy confrontations existed. Although we succeeded in each assignment, our lives often rested on narrow escapes. Was there some number that would foretell the outcome, or was achievement the only guide? Perhaps we would rise one morning to find the war had ended as we slept? After all, Vietnam’s ni...

I often wondered whether our unit made a difference on Vietnam’s battlefields. After all, when we were there, troop levels had risen to 550,000, Westmorland broadcasted the war would soon end, and Chicken Little ran around crying, “The sky is falling!”   It became clear the only difference we could uphold was our survival.  But each day, a new set of existential circumstances appeared. Regardless of the preparation, the only constant represented a fierce and fearless enemy that awoke with the same mindset of killing as many Americans as possible. And still, we moved into that tangle of rice paddies, mountains, jungle, impossible, heat and humidity.  With e...

I remember that November in Vietnam. The team was inside the Cambodian jungle on the way to our target. The heavy rain created mud pools wherever we slept. The insect bites quickly became infected, and we taped our broken and swollen fingers together. But we continued until exhaustion overtook us, and even then, we briefly rested and continued.  Any delay could increase the odds of an enemy encounter, so it was best to get the mission over with, regardless of the challenges. As the dawn broke and light shafted through dense jungle vegetation, I thought of that mythical place eight thousand miles away called America; people were sitting down for a meal, working at an office desk, or...

My buddies and I were never much to boast about our achievements on the battlefields of Vietnam. As many others, we did our duty by following the orders of our superiors. We stood to our oaths and protected those with whom we served with the mindset of sacrificing all in a war-torn country where our lives became challenged by an enemy intent on our destruction.In civilian life, we did not wear patches, caps, or tee shirts announcing our military service to a civilian population. After all, it was sufficient that we knew what we did. We entered Vietnam with the thought of hoping to return home alive and uninjured.We did not know the residual effects the war would have on our future lives. It ...

There was no good or evil on the battlefields. As Drill Sergeant Greeley often said, “The only unfair fight is the one you lose!” All manner of showering the enemy with as much damage as possible was always the objective. But it didn’t work that way. Occasionally, we became the prey by walking into an ambush or losing a firefight. More than once, we encountered a greater enemy force. After all, everything in Vietnam was out to kill us, even doing nothing.Friendly artillery fire was inaccurate, and air support would not reach us in time. Every field unit was on its own, and we depended on our commanders to find the strategy to win and survive. Unfortunately, the enemy could care le...

Vietnam Uncensored is not just a memoir; it’s a powerful, accurate exploration of life after combat. Jerry’s poignant narrative reveals how the relentless echoes of Vietnam persist in his everyday life, from the roar of jet engines to the harsh sunlight that stirs fears of snipers. The book captures the essence of trauma that lingers long after the battlefield has faded from sight. Each page unveils a raw, vivid recounting of narrow escapes, the relentless grind of survival, and the struggles of adapting to civilian life after years of internal and external conflict.In this deeply personal account, Jerry shares how he buried his pain under layers of alcohol, drugs, and anger, only to fin...

Some equate military service with heroes and warriors of incredible strength, skill, and meaningful objectives. They view Marines, Navy Seals, Airborne, and Special Forces units as the ultimate U.S. fighting soldiers. It is one thing to watch actors perform death-defying feats, become injured, and die on film. However, they will rise from the wounded and dead following the scene. In combat, every part of the human body and mind comes under attack without regard to the outcome. The mission succeeds if the line remains unbroken, and injury and death remain acceptably low. I have often considered the answer to the question, “Would you trade the good life for serving your country?”...

THE idea the battlefields of Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia posed severe existential threats did not escape us. However, our training in the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force indoctrinated us to understand and resist misery, injury, and death.In the grand scheme of things, it was all temporary. “Suck it up!” would often come if we complained and we did. Of all the things in our lexicon of survival, quitting was not an option — survival was. Let’s face it: by the very nature of occupying a war zone equated with the concept, everything would pose challenges, injury, and mortal threats. We needed to find a way of returning to that mythical place called the U.S.A. Our lives d...

If only the Vietnam War were a Shakespearian comedy written by a practiced and experienced hand instead of the arrogant and incompetent politicians running our country during successive presidential administrations ending with Nixon and his morally wrong advisor, Kissinger. Instead of every event in the script leading to brilliant success, the leading protagonists in our drama made incredible errors. Some instructions from superiors brought injury and death without any sense of victory.  The North Vietnamese and Viet Cong were everywhere except in the North. U.S. military leaders did not understand why the enemy did not get the message to say put in their neck of the country.&...

SURVIVALWritten by Alicia Pozsony “Based on a true story.” LOGLINEIn the turbulent 1980s, a courageous young girl defies all odds - prejudice, racism, love's complexities, loss, trauma, and her mother's schizophrenia, all while transcending circumstances of growing up. Audiences will be amazed as they watch her struggle with herself, the blurred lines of the relationship with her mother through the decades.  Will her ultimate freedom cost her mother’s love?  Will she find the strength to finally rise above, or will she remain yearning for connection in her mother's hell? INTRODUCTION‘Survival’ is a gripping and introspective narrative that delves into the c...

Nothing proved the pen was mightier than the sword than the history of the Vietnam War. The speech writers did an excellent job of creating false scenarios of halting the spread of communism in Southeast Asia and painting an evil portrait of Ho Chi Minh. Yet he remained a staunch ally of the U.S. as we fought the Japanese during WW II. Our government orchestrated a script with a false purpose that did not serve America’s interests. Instead, Vietnam returned to the corrupt and colonialist French, who previously raped and pillaged the country before the war. I will forever remain bewildered by the duplicity, deceit, and betrayal successive American administrations perpetrated on No...

For a stretch of about 13 years, I coached back-to-back sports at Marine Cityhigh school. A decision was made early in that span that our family would celebrate the end of the coaching cycle with a spring break vacation. Following the lead of some great friends and mentors (Mike and Karyn Alley) we decided to expose our kids to the Disney experience.Countless times I would hear of coaches getting out of the profession to “spend more time with their family.” Many times, that statement simply means that the wife is unhappy with the coaches work life balance. I was blessed with an incredibly supportive wife matched with very patient children. I wanted thes...

We obliterated the words forgiveness, redemption, and salvation from our language. We would never find deliverance from the things we did and witnessed in combat. The events were irredeemable and ours to carry for all time. The incidents occurring in the war would forever bring regret, remorse, and depression. It became an incurable illness that could not be out-run, out-trained, out-medicated, or outlived. The name was PTSD, but it did not adequately describe the mental and physical anguish it caused. We came to see the images in our dreams as night terrors. It brought anger at a moment’s notice. And it made us intolerant of others and of those we cared about. We turne...

Vietnam Uncensored offers a harrowing exposé of the Vietnam War, challenging the official narrative with a raw and unflinching look at the conflict's true cost. Through personal anecdotes and historical analysis, I reveal how the war was driven by deceit, broken promises, and moral corruption. This gripping account not only explores the devastating impact on soldiers and their families but also criticizes the indifference of politicians who escaped the war's horrors unscathed. Scheduled for release in early November, Vietnam Uncensored promises a stark, honest portrayal of a war that continues to shape the lives of veterans.Proceeds will support the Kaufman Fund, aiding veter...

We all retain Hollywood imprints of what military heroes look like. We believe such individuals possess perfect bodies with strength, skill, and endurance. We see them race into danger, become wounded, and continue to victory. But these fictional heroes do not die. Instead, they claim victory against terrible odds and accomplish impossible feats. And yet, of all the medals won in Vietnam, the men and women who stood up to intense existential threats appeared no more than the boy or girl who sat next to us in high school or college. They represented average Americans taken from a typical life and thrust into the incredible carnage that became the Vietnam War—young men who car...

We did not own the power to restrain combat's irrevocable effects on us. We did not see the changes to signify our former world no longer existed. Yet, we never became apologetic for serving our country. Those who served in that terrible war remained honored patriots until the end of all things. I love the U.S.A. and everything and everyone in its borders. Americans are complicated and strange, but we are a fantastic bunch. No other population yields open-minded, fast-thinking individuals who love a good joke, national holidays, and the best of the best the art and sports world can produce. We admire excellence in all its forms and care and typically stand up for the little gu...