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Tag: Second World War

Fleeing the SD: The Brisling Code
Thursday teaser

Fleeing the SD: The Brisling Code

A Thursday teaser from the latest historical fiction novel By J.L. Oakley As the inspector at the table motioned him forward, Haugland mentally counted down from five to zero to calm himself. He gave his papers consisting of his identity card, gresen pass, and work permit to the man. “Are […]

by: J.L. OakleyPosted on: September 20, 2023September 18, 2023
New book: The Brisling Code
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New book: The Brisling Code

A new novel of Norway during the Second World War now out for you to enjoy By J.L. Oakley The latest book by a BestSelling Reads member-author is now available in print and e-book. J.L. Oakley has followed up her two novels set during the occupation of Norway with a […]

by: J.L. OakleyPosted on: September 15, 2023September 14, 2023
An anniversary: Walking Out of War
Thursday teaser

An anniversary: Walking Out of War

Today is the 79th anniversary of Operation Bagration, when the USSR began its final great drive to push the Germans out in 1944. This presents it through the eyes of a man who was there, in this book By Scott Bury A colonel stepped up behind Lieutenant Vasileyev, his battle […]

by: Scott BuryPosted on: June 21, 2023June 7, 2023
Thursday teaser: Army of Worn Soles
Thursday teaser

Thursday teaser: Army of Worn Soles

A taste of the book you will receive #free when you subscribe to BestSelling Reads’ blog in your email. By Scott Bury Chapter 15:On the train Across Ukraine, November, 1941 “Why do you look so unhappy?” Maurice did not know what to say to the woman in from of him […]

by: adminPosted on: January 19, 2023January 19, 2023
Focus Friday: Army of Worn Soles
Focus Friday

Focus Friday: Army of Worn Soles

It’s June, a time for great changes in the world. This month, 81 years ago, the largest part of the Second World War in Europe began. On June 22, 1941, Germany under the control of Adolf Hitler launched its attack on the Soviet Union with the largest land invasion in […]

by: Scott BuryPosted on: June 3, 2022June 3, 2022
The Man in the Cave
Thursday teaser

The Man in the Cave

A special Christmas Eve teaser from the story By J.L. Oakley Christmas Eve in Seattle can be dreary, often with rain or fog in the forecast. But when there is snowfall and Mamma’s Christmas julenisse figures are in the window, I remember a time long ago on this very same […]

by: J.L. OakleyPosted on: December 24, 2020September 1, 2021
Summer time, and the reading is easy
Monday musing

Summer time, and the reading is easy

Monday musings By Scott Bury The season is here. The big parties that traditionally open the season have happened, despite all advice to the contrary. Weekend visits to the cottage or beach have turned into weeks-long vacations and road trips. And that means that summer reading season has started, as […]

by: Scott BuryPosted on: July 6, 2020September 12, 2021
Why do audiences prefer fiction to fact?
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Why do audiences prefer fiction to fact?

Monday musing on the difference between accuracy and believability By Scott Bury I recently saw a post by an author questioning the difference between historical accuracy, historical authenticity and believability. It’s an interesting question to me, because I write historical fiction and biography. Accuracy and authenticity are not the same. In fact, […]

by: Scott BuryPosted on: February 3, 2020September 11, 2021

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