Author: Wes Choc

Veterans’ Day

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If you know someone who’s served in the military, there are many ways to thank or acknowledge their service. Books are often a good digression into past memories for veterans. Some books are harsh war stories, others are introspections, yet others reflect unusual “takes” on consequential events that we might not read about in history class.

For a different “take” on Vietnam, consider getting Just Dust, An Improbable Marine’s Vietnam Story as a gift or tribute to someone among friends and family. Go to  https://www.amazon.com/Just-Dust-Improbable-Marines-Vietnam/dp/0996417907/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1478456232&sr=8-2&keywords=just+dust .

Available in both paperback and Kindle versions.

And … the holidays are coming !!

Just Dust on Kindle!

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Save time and money when you get the Kindle version. Take a look at Amazon’s presentation at Amazon.com and get your own copy!

Interview by Mercedes Fox

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In case you may have missed it, in February, I participated in an in-depth interview by Mercedes Fox. You can review the entire interview and read about the details of writing and composition here  …be sure to let me know what you think.

 

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Tucson’s ‘Mostly Books’ carrying both titles

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Attention Tucson residents!

Mostly Books, 6208 East Speedway, is now carrying both titles: “Just Dust, An Improbable Marine’s Vietnam Story” and “Inconspicuous, Walter Rothwells’s Undercover Journey During the Cold War” … look for them now on their shelves. Visit their site here

Kindle readers: Take a free ‘advance glance’ at the Kindle version right now!

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Get a first taste of the story here! Read the Forward. Read the first chapter. No charge.

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Just click on this link to Amazon for your free preview: https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01CV10PS2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_m6D5wb0R6GENP .

Channel 9 – TV Interview

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JUST DUST – Channel 9, KGUN TV Interview

This is a recording of the live interview on KGUN Channel 9 TV (Tucson) about the release of the Second Edition of Wes Choc’s book “Just Dust – An Improbable Marine’s Vietnam Story” that was published in December 2015. While the Second Edition incorporates a few important corrections, the most interesting addition is the new Forward contributed by businessman, David P. Reinhardt.

Then … leave a comment here on this website, or click here to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.

“Just Dust” – Second Edition Published with Forward by David Reinhardt

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JUST DUST – New Forward by David Reinhardt

The second edition of “Just Dust” is now out!  In this edition is an inspiring new Forward written by David Reinhardt. His remarks have been particularly poignant inasmuch as he was able to capsulize the story in a few special words. For example, in his original communication with the author, Wes Choc, he compares Wes’s journey during Vietnam as being just like what Forrest Gump would have experienced … “but Forrest Gump was fiction!”

To quote David Reinhardt, “When you finish reading, you’ll find yourself wondering which is more improbable:  Wes Surviving the Marines, or the Marines surviving Wes.”

Find out why this was an improbable adventure for Wes Choc … and how nonfiction is often more intriguing than fiction.

And, for those of you with Kindles, be sure to take a glance at this Amazon preview:  https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B01CV10PS2&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_m6D5wb0R6GENP.

Southern Arizona Author Exposition

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Saturday, February 20th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Over 60 authors will be showcasing their books this coming Saturday. It certainly looks like it’s going to be a big event this year.

How to get there:  Go north on Oracle Blvd to SaddleBrooke Blvd (6 miles north of Oro Valley). Turn right onto SaddleBrooke Blvd and then turn right onto MountainView Blvd (you will see a stone monument sign). The clubhouse will be down the hill on your left.

Interview with Mercedes Fox

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Online Interview with Mercedes Fox

Take a moment and read the in-depth interview with Mercedes Fox https://mercedesfoxbooks.com/meet-author-wes-choc/ that is also published inside Goodreads.com.

Mercedes had numerous penetrating questions that bring out a lot of insights regarding what motivates or what influences a writer to write.

Walter Rothwell – Military Services

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Special Ceremony – Fort Huachuca, Arizona

As previously disclosed, Walter Rothwell passed away January 21, 2016.

Wally’s remains were cremated, and he will be laid to rest in the military cemetery in Fort Huachuca (near Sierra Vista), Arizona. Per his wishes, his ashes will be buried in his wife’s grave in a family ceremony at 12:30 this Friday, February 19th. The ceremony will be attended by a small contingent of U.S. Army soldiers in recognition of his military career for 22 years following World War II.

As Wally lived, Wally thus has passed away … graciously and inconspicuously. For those who knew him or who loved him, this will be a quiet farewell for a very interesting and special individual.