The manuscript of "Ice Road to Hell," went to a publisher this week. I hold no great hope that it will pass muster without tender editorial handwork, but we shall see. For those who may be interested, the tale comprises three parts: convoy PPQ-20 transit from Canada to Murmansk, layover in the Soviet port city, and as convoy RA-51, return transit home. Each section of the trilogy has plenty of action, ome of which kindly has been pre-read by some of you who knew it for real -- for which I am endlessly grateful. For one whose naval career happened when 3"50cal rifles were automated and rapidly being overtaken by guided missiles, I expect I have made mistakes in the weapons you sea warriors fussed and fumed about, and whose use made all the difference in life-death struggles with a capable foe. I expect to hear from you on 'finer points' of the devices, nomenclature, and adventures. Thanks for the wishes and encouragement. Warm regards, Steve Myers, a shipmate who knows the Barents Sea well.
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Posted by Rick Pitz on July 30, 2010, 2:20 pm, in reply to "Novel"
Steve:
Good luck with the publisher. I know you put a lot of effort into this book. I also look forward to seeing it published.
Rick
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Posted by Roy Brown on July 18, 2010, 7:12 pm, in reply to "Novel"
Steve, keep your fingers crossed. Hopefully you will hear from your publisher soon with positive news! I look forward to your book(s). They sound like they will be of great interest to those who have been in the convoys in those areas. I am still amazed that during WWII we were able to shoot down the number of enemy aircraft we did without the use of all the "new-fangled" equipment available today!! After WWII , I worked for the Dept. of the Navy as a civilian for several years and did work on some very interesting items. It seems like the better able we are to destroy enemy aircraft, the fewer nations have any that we may need to. (Exceptions are China, Russia, North Korea). Maybe a few in Iran. Good luck, Steve and God Bless. Roy Brown
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Posted by Fran Kent on July 18, 2010, 2:27 pm, in reply to "Novel"
Steve: I hope your manuscript is well received and that it goes to the printer soon. Know that I will be among the first in line to buy all three volumes. -- Fran
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Posted by John Haynes on July 18, 2010, 7:09 pm, in reply to "Re: Novel"
Steve, count me in for all three volumes. I am eagerly looking forward their release from the publisher. John