Author has written 66 stories for Rat Patrol, and Hogan's Heroes. JE SUIS CHARLIE “Do not believe in anything simply because you have heard it. Do not believe in anything simply because it is spoken and rumored by many. Do not believe in anything simply because it is found written in your religious books. Do not believe in anything merely on the authority of your teachers and elders. Do not believe in traditions because they have been handed down for many generations. But after observation and analysis, when you find that anything agrees with reason and is conducive to the good and benefit of one and all, then accept it and live up to it.” About me I grew up in the sixties and my dad was a WWII vet, so it's maybe no surprise that I love sixties WWII shows. I love to read, and I deeply appreciate well-written stories that are heart-warming and have a sense of humor. I like historical references, and I am intrigued when fictional stories are tied to historical events, but I also enjoy reading stories that venture out into "what if" situations, as long as those situations have a degree of plausibility. I don't like torture scenes at all, especially if they are gratuitous and don't advance the story line. As a rule, I enjoy stories that stay close to the spirit and the character of the source material. Stray too far from that, and you've lost me. As for me, I try to write the kind of stories that I like to read. If others enjoy them too, that's the icing on the cake! Papa Bear Awards 2011 update: I'm so proud to be the recipient of awards for my first HH story! I dedicate these awards to the late great Howard Caine, whose delightfully demented performance of Major Wolfgang Hochstetter was the inspiration for the Unsung Hero. Gold Award for Most Unique Story: "The Unsung Hero" Co-recipient of Silver Award for Best Portrayal of a Canon Character: Hochstetter in "The Unsung Hero" Papa Bear Awards 2012 update: I'm just overwhelmed and honored that my stories have been chosen for awards this year. A special thank you goes to dust on the wind, who suggested the idea for "Return of the Informer". Gold Award for Best Story: "Return of the Informer" Gold Award for Best Snapshot: "In the Truck" Silver Award for Best Short Comedy: "Welcome Back, Carter" Gold Award for Best Long General Story: "The Guys in the Back Row" Co-recipient of Silver Award for Most Unique Story: "Return of the Informer" Silver Award for Best Story Based on a Challenge: "Missing the Boat" Gold Award for Best Story Based on an Episode: "Return of the Informer" Gold Award for Best Crossover: "The Only True Allegiance" Gold Award for Best Portrayal of a Canon Extra: Wagner in "Return of the Informer" Silver Award for Best Portrayal of a Canon Extra: Olsen in "The Guys in the Back Row" Papa Bear Awards 2013 update: Again I have been honored to have my stories chosen for awards this year. I am in such great company, too, with all the talented authors on this site. This is such a wonderful community! Gold Award for Best Story: "A POW's Best Friend" Co-recipient of Bronze Award for Best Story: "The Crittendon Chronicles" Gold Award for Best Snapshot: "All for a Good Cause" Co-recipient of Gold Award for Best Long Comedy: "The Crittendon Chronicles" Gold Award for Best Long General Story: "A POW's Best Friend" Co-recipient of Silver Award for Best Long General Story: "The Crittendon Chronicles" Co-recipient of Silver Award for Most Unique Story: "A POW's Best Friend" Gold Award for Best Story Based on an Episode: "Unheeded Advice" Silver Award for Best Story Based on an Episode: "The General's Story" Co-recipient of Bronze Award for Best Portrayal of a Canon Character: Klink in "A POW's Best Friend" Gold Award for Best Portrayal of a Canon Extra: Crittendon in "The Crittendon Chronicles" Bronze Award for Best Portrayal of a Canon Extra: General von Scheider in "The General's Story" Gold Award for Best Portrayal of an Original Character: Wolfgang in "A POW's Best Friend" Papa Bear Awards 2014 update: I'm tickled pink to be chosen again for awards this year, especially with such good work done by everyone. Gold award for Best Short General Story: "The Bäckerstraße Irregulars" Silver Award (tied) for Best Short General Story: "How the Kommandant (Almost) Stole Christmas" Silver Award (tied) for Best Short General Story: "The Last Secret" Co-recipient of Bronze Award for Best Short General Story: "Buddies" Bronze Award for Best Long General Story: "The New Man" Co-recipient of Silver Award for Best Story Based on a Challenge: "Buddies" Gold Award for Best Story Based on an Episode: "The New Man" Bronze Award (tied) for Best Story Based on an Episode: "The Poor Loser" Bronze Award (tied) for Best Story Based on an Episode: "They Also Serve" Co-recipient of Silver Award for Best Crossover: "The Stalag 13 Raid" Bronze Award for Best Portrayal of a Canon Character: Carter in "The New Man" Co-recipient of Silver Award for Best Portrayal of a Canon Extra: Marya in "The Last Secret" Papa Bear Awards 2015 update: It's been a great honor to be chosen again for awards this year! Silver Award for Best Snapshot: "The Wall" Silver Award for Best Short General Story: "A Very Carter Christmas" Co-recipient of Bronze Award for Best Short General Story: "A Bridge Too Near" Co-recipient of Silver Award for Best Long Story: "Enough is Enough" Bronze Award for Most Unique Story: "Enough is Enough" Silver Award for Best Portrayal of an Original Character: Jürgen in "A Bridge Too Near" Papa Bear Awards 2016 update: Another great year with so many great stories, and I'm so honored to be included! Gold Award for Best Story Based on an Episode: "Waiting for Papa Bear" Co-recipient of Silver Award for Best Story Based on an Episode: "When Duty Calls" Silver Award for Best Long Comedy: "The Nimrod Caper" (co-author with Book 'em Again, Me, and Floating Pizza) Silver Awards for Best Short General Story: "On Christmas Morning" and "The Final Mission" Bronze Award for Best Snapshot: "The Debut" Bronze Award for Best Canon Character: Schultz in "On Christmas Morning" Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to read my stories! I hope you have enjoyed them. |
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