Tag Archives: veterans

Heroes Aren’t Immortal

Posted on June 10, 2019 by veldabrotherton

For weeks now I’ve posted blogs relating to my experiences during the years I was an investigative reporter for the Washington County Observer. I’m breaking that protocol today for a good reason. It won’t be long before the long awaited … Continue reading →

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Valentine Special

Posted on February 8, 2016 by veldabrotherton

From the time I began Beyond the Moon and its publication 25 years passed. I moved on to other stories, writing romances set in the historical west, But I never forgot this story of Glen and Katie and their struggles to rebuild their shattered … Continue reading →

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Valentine Sale

Posted on February 5, 2016 by veldabrotherton

My publisher, Oghma Creative Media, is offering a very special deal to our readers. Beginning today and running through Feb. 20, Kindle and iBooks offers several Oghma author’s books for .99 each. Want something romantic to read with plenty of twists … Continue reading →

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To Save or Not to Save: Question?

Posted on January 5, 2015 by veldabrotherton

I finished Beyond the Moon by my 50th birthday. A sample from that original manuscript obtained an agent for me. A man who represented the author of The Godfather and was sure he could sell my book. He didn’t, and … Continue reading →

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A World of Terror and Hope

Posted on December 1, 2014 by veldabrotherton

Beyond The Moon was written entirely in Katie Kelly’s point of view. That means we never stepped into Glen’s world except when he spoke of it to her. The following is something he did not tell her. I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Old Patriotism vs New

Posted on November 11, 2014 by veldabrotherton

This article appeared in a small weekly newspaper where I worked from 1990 through 1999. It’s interesting how we can compare some of the subject matter to what’s going on today. Let me know what you think. Vietnam Vets React … Continue reading →

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Has Afghanistan Taught Us Nothing?

Posted on November 7, 2014 by veldabrotherton

This article which I wrote appeared on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 1990, during the time of Desert Shield, the precursor to Desert Storm. I interviewed several veterans of different wars including Desert Shield and Vietnam. Veterans Comment on Operation Desert … Continue reading →

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Vietnam – Afghanistan. We haven’t learned much

Posted on June 3, 2014 by veldabrotherton

  U.S. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, was held by the Taliban in Afghanistan since June 30, 2009. He was released last week. Saturday evening President Obama appeared in the White House Rose Garden with Bergdahl’s parents, Robert and Jani. He hailed the sergeant’s … Continue reading →

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Once There Were Sad Songs: Back story

Posted on March 31, 2014 by veldabrotherton

It wasn’t clear exactly what day Mary Elizabeth had known she could not remain with the humorless man she’d married. For so long each day had been the same. Staring across the breakfast table at his sour countenance, harshly determined … Continue reading →

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What War Does to People

Posted on March 3, 2014 by veldabrotherton

Funny, as I sit here trying to come up with something to share with my readers, I realize that the only writer’s block I ever have is when faced with writing my weekly blog. This is not understandable, since for … Continue reading →

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