Ask the Author: Edward R. Hackemer
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Edward R. Hackemer
I discovered, researched, and solved an actual DNA mystery in 2017. It occurred from 1939 through 1948; the years preceding, during and after World War II.
From that seed, the spreading branches of my family tree really leafed out.
"Fables Foibles and Follies" became the fruit.
From that seed, the spreading branches of my family tree really leafed out.
"Fables Foibles and Follies" became the fruit.
Edward R. Hackemer
She turned away, repulsed not only by his words and actions, but also his putrid breath that stunk like a wet dog and cigars.
In an instant, he grabbed her with one gigantic arm across her shoulders and chest, pulled her away from the table and jammed his filthy red kerchief into her mouth.
In an instant, he grabbed her with one gigantic arm across her shoulders and chest, pulled her away from the table and jammed his filthy red kerchief into her mouth.
Edward R. Hackemer
Shangri-la ('Lost Horizon" by James Hilton, 1933) would be my destination. I would invoke the epic 'spoiler' and invite all inhabitants to face reality and realize there is no such place as Utopia.
Edward R. Hackemer
Rick Blaine and Ilse Lund. (Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in the 1942 film 'Casablanca'). Watch the movie and find out why!
Best line: (If you don't leave, you'll regret it) ...."Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon, and for the rest of your life."
Best line: (If you don't leave, you'll regret it) ...."Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but soon, and for the rest of your life."
Edward R. Hackemer
Chronologically, "A Bridge To Cross" is first, beginning in 1927. The books were written in this order: 'In A Cream Packard', 'The Katydid Effect', 'A Bridge To Cross', 'Dollar To Doughnut' and 'The Flying Phaeton'. It will not detract if you start with A Bridge To Cross.
Edward R. Hackemer
I have written five historic fiction novels and one singular romp about self-publishing. I am currently working on the sixth and perhaps last novel in the Throckmorton series. My favorite is always the next one, because life only gets better.
Edward R. Hackemer
Short answer: yes.
Long answer: yes. Like Robert Earl Keen penned in 1989: "The Road Goes On Forever And The Party Never Ends". (album "West Textures")
Long answer: yes. Like Robert Earl Keen penned in 1989: "The Road Goes On Forever And The Party Never Ends". (album "West Textures")
Edward R. Hackemer
I suspect that you suspect Nicholas but to be honest, I catalog alongside and with all of them: all of the usual suspects! I imagined them all.
Perhaps the one I can best picture myself as: Elmore Leffingwell.
Least: Dillon Cafferty.
Who I would enjoy being for 24 hours: Abner Mandelbaum.
Who would like to meet in person: Honeysuckle Pruitt.
Next ....
Perhaps the one I can best picture myself as: Elmore Leffingwell.
Least: Dillon Cafferty.
Who I would enjoy being for 24 hours: Abner Mandelbaum.
Who would like to meet in person: Honeysuckle Pruitt.
Next ....
Edward R. Hackemer
your copy is in the mail! thanks!
Edward R. Hackemer
The next one and the one after that ... following Leopold, Phryne, Nicholas, Abner, Jovita, Eloisa, Ginny, Annie & Alex from September 1927 through the middle and late 30s, 40s up to and beyond 1960. "Dollar To Doughnut" and "A Bridge To Cross" and one more (I don't want to name it until later 2015)... stay tuned.
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