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December 20, 2020
REVIEW: Gipsy MOTH, Aviatrix
Compelling History of Women in AviationAlta Wehmeyer
Gypsy Moth - Aviatrix, pays homage to exceptional ladies who had changed perceptions of women in aviation. Willy Mitchell leads the reader through this rich history on either side of the Atlantic during the late 1920s up to 1944. The lives of his aunt Nicky and her friend Amy Johnson, who lived in Britain, had striking parallels with that of the American, Amelia Earhart. Their stories are portrayed in historical context while embracing societ...
December 17, 2020
Music Project: Suit | The (Black) Dog
SUIT VOL.1: BIRTHDAY
Super excited to to have collaborated with Eric Drake in the creation of his musical experiment, SUIT VOL.1: BIRTHDAY - a collection of tunes from Americana and beyond, of happiness, frustration, fun loving - a fist pumping, toe tapping collection of tunes that I am sure you're gonna like.
I was especially privileged and proud to collaborate with Eric on The Dog, a tale of the darkness of depression, and as Sir. Winston himself called it, The Black Dog.
Here's a taster, SU...
December 6, 2020
Book Number 6: S.S. INDIGO, Twelve's Company
I must be a glutton for punishment but as we head into a second lockdown here in California, I thought Why Not? 
Twelve guests are invited as guests to join the S.S. Indigo for a luxury cruise around the Caribbean under the promise of an investment opportunity too good to pass. Twelve strangers, twelve very different backgrounds, one thing in common - greed.
The S.S Indigo built in 1921 has been refurbished to its former glory and beyond. Thirteen uniquely appointed cabins all with a story...
Shackleton Exhibition: Q&A with Author Willy Mitchell
Liam Maloney
Shackleton Exhibition
December 6, 2020Willie Mitchell and I have been in touch for a little while now, since before the publication of his Antarctica-inspired novel. His enthusiasm for his subject matter is evident in his writing and in the manner in which he communicates the purposes of his works. In a format that I may try again, Willie has been very kind to answer some short questions about his work and, in particular, his novel based upon the story of Shackletons ITAE of...
November 10, 2020
BOOK RELEASE: Gipsy MOTH, Aviatrix
Gipsy MOTH, AviatrixTwo girls, their friendship, love, courage, as they transform into extraordinary women, true pioneers, aviatrix both, during the golden age of aviation.
While growing up privileged in the north of England during an extraordinary era that included the Wright Brothers’ first flight and a war raging across Europe, Nikki Beattie finds relief from her boisterous brothers and a burgeoning sadness brought on by her absent parents in her nanny, Miss Boswell. But it is not until she...
#LestWeForget: The 11th Hour, of the 11th Day, of the 11th Month: Waltzing Matilda
Take a minute at the 11th hour, on the 11th day, of the 11th month to remember our fallen.Thank you to you all, each and every one.
#LestWeForget
There are many memories, many tributes, and songs, but this one for me is probably the most poignant as I listen to the lyrics and imagine the sacrifice that was made by these brave heroes. Please share and remember all our fallen heroes, no matter what color, race, religion, or beliefs. Without them, we would not be here as we are today.
https://yout...November 5, 2020
Lest We Forget: Mademoiselle from Armentieres
Mademoiselle from ArmentieresMademoiselle from Armentieres, Parlez-vous
Mademoiselle from Armentieres
She hasn't been kissed for 40 years
Hinky-dinky parlez-vous
Oh Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Parlez-vous
She got the palm and the croix de guerre
For washin' soldiers' underwear
Hinky-dinky parlez-vous
The Colonel got the Croix de Guerre, Parlez-vous
The Colonel got the Croix de Guerre
The son-of-a-gun was never there
Hinky-dinky parlez-vous
Oh Mademoiselle from Armentieres, Parlez-vous
You...
October 31, 2020
BOOK COMING SOON: Gipsy MOTH, Aviatrix
Two girls, their friendship, love, courage, as they transform into extraordinary women, true pioneers, aviatrix both, during the golden age of aviation.“Two girls from the north of England grow up with big dreams. After university they head to London to spread their wings. Between work they learn to fly and become among the first female pilots in Britain. From there, the sky’s the limit, or so they thought. A tale of friendship, of love, courage, and ultimately, of tragedy.”
While growing up priv...
October 30, 2020
BOOK REVIEW: Cold COURAGE, Extraordinary Times
English Writing & Music Teacher
Exquisitely written, Cold Courage teleports you to back in time, to the Imperial Transantarctic Expedition (1914-1917). Attributing to human resilience and endurance, Willy Mitchell’s authentic approach in describing the generational, familial, and friendly relationship with carpenter McNish’s is profound.
Throughout Cold Courage, the spirit of this relationship illuminates a trove of intimate knowledge on the subje...
October 24, 2020
Never a Frown with Golden Brown
@HughCornwall #TheStranglers #GoldenBrown #Legendary #Classic
https://youtu.be/zy8Y3R4dXycWilly Mitchell is an indie author, writer, and storyteller. His first title was Operation ARGUS, and then the sequel Bikini BRAVO where a group of former Special Air Service operatives enter the dark and murky world of maskirovka and discover the lengths that some people will go for power and greed. Cold COURAGE tells the epic tale of Shackleton's 1914 Trans-Antarctic Expedition and all that was happening i...
