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Robert Kroeger

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Nonfiction, History, Sports

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William Faulkner, John McPhee, and a few dozen others

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December 2014

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I live with my wife Laura in Cincinnati. I served four years in the Navy – one at the National Naval Medical Center and three on the USS Simon Lake, a submarine tender. After raising and educating five children, I retired from a career in the private practice of dentistry in 2010. I became certified as a personal trainer, though I now spend my time running marathons, playing golf, writing, painting, and playing with grandchildren. I began writing books in 1987 and have recently finished my tenth, The Secrets of Islay, a creative non-fiction tale about golf, a marathon, and single malt on Islay, a beautiful island in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides. Book proceeds will raise funds for the Islay high school.
Since 2005, I have run 68 marathons and h I live with my wife Laura in Cincinnati. I served four years in the Navy – one at the National Naval Medical Center and three on the USS Simon Lake, a submarine tender. After raising and educating five children, I retired from a career in the private practice of dentistry in 2010. I became certified as a personal trainer, though I now spend my time running marathons, playing golf, writing, painting, and playing with grandchildren. I began writing books in 1987 and have recently finished my tenth, The Secrets of Islay, a creative non-fiction tale about golf, a marathon, and single malt on Islay, a beautiful island in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides. Book proceeds will raise funds for the Islay high school.
Since 2005, I have run 68 marathons and have qualified for the Boston marathon in half of them, when uninjured. I achieved USATF All American status in long distance running in 2007. Running marathons saved my life – when my first wife died; so I keep at it. These days, I run six marathons a year – if the body cooperates.
I also golf and belong to Royal North Devon Golf Club at Westward Ho!, the club with the oldest seaside course in England. I was formerly a member of Royal Dornoch Golf Club in Scotland and I won three club championships at Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati.
I have published six other books on golf: To The 14th Tee, The Links of Wales, The Golf Courses of Old Tom Morris, Golf on the Links of Ireland, Golf on the Links of England, and Complete Guide to the Golf Courses of Scotland, a book that emphasizes the fun in playing the lesser known gems in the Kingdom. The Secrets of Islay is my first book that includes running. For a full story of how my writing evolved – http://kroegerbooks.weebly.com.
I’m proud to have founded the Islay Single Malt Marathon, which is now held annually in September. It continues to raise funds for the Islay high school’s mission trip as do proceeds from the sale of The Secrets of Islay. Please visit www.lordsoftheisles.com for details on participating or donating.
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Before The Secrets of Islay launched in January, a gentleman from Madrid, Spain, contacted me. Mr. Cointreau wanted to read my book, explaining that he found it on the Internet. I presumed he had a Google search engine seeking areas of interest. He also advised me to enter his book contest. Skeptical, I investigated.

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	The Secrets of Islay: Golf, Marathons and Single Malt 4.37 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2014 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Historic Barns of Ohio it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Complete Guide to the Golf Courses of Scotland it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1992	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Golf on the Links of England: A Look at the Courses on the Coasts of England it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2007 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Golf Course of Old Tom Morris: A Look at Early Golf Course Architecture really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	The Links of Wales: Two Golfing Pilgrims Explore the Coasts and Courses of Wales 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2002 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“I only write when the spirit moves me ... and the spirit moves me every day. William Faulkner, Oxford, Mississippi”
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message 17: by Robert

Apr 23, 2015 02:59AM

Thanks, David!

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message 16: by David

Apr 22, 2015 10:23AM

Hello Robert. Of course I will join your group and would be delighted to see my book become a group read. I look forward to exchanging views with you and your friends.
Best, David Taylor

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message 15: by Ruby

Feb 10, 2015 10:49AM

Hi, Robert and thanks for friends' invite. Presently I am working on my new book, a translation into English of another one of Samad Behrangi's fact/fiction stories. I will gladly start reading your recommended books as soon as I can take my mind off the present project.

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message 14: by Robert

Jan 07, 2015 02:58AM

Thanks! Let me know what you think!

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message 13: by Mike

Jan 01, 2015 06:44AM

Bob, Welcome to Goodreads. I would suggest you join the Goodreads Author program. It will say "Goodreads Author" after your name. (can't hurt.) Also put your book on your Goodreads page so we all can click it to see the info and a buy link.
https://www.goodreads.com/help#join_a...
Looking forward to reading "The Secrets of Islay."
All the best,
Mike

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message 12: by Robert

Dec 30, 2014 03:07PM

Yes, Liz, I'm a life member of RN Devon GC.
Hope you like the book.
Cheers
Bob

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message 11: by Elizabeth

Dec 30, 2014 01:53PM

Thanks for the friend request :) Well done on the marathons and anything to do with Single Malt is OK with me ;0) And Westward Ho! is a lovely place.

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message 10: by Robert

Dec 27, 2014 03:35PM

Thanks!!
Hope you can read it.
I would be interested in your take.

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message 9: by T.A.

Dec 27, 2014 10:24AM

Good luck with your book Robert.

T.A. Uner

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message 8: by Robert

Dec 27, 2014 09:58AM

Thank you, Kathy.
Will let you know.
Jan 5-9.
Would be interested in your take on it.
Bob

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message 7: by Kathy

Dec 27, 2014 06:30AM

Hi Robert. Good to meet you and thanks for the request. I'll keep an eye out for your book; hope it goes well!

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message 6: by Kathy

Dec 23, 2014 07:57PM

Thanks for the request :) Also, thank you for your service in the Navy! I greatly appreciate the offer of your book, but unfortunately I'm not currently accepting adult fiction books for review! I'm honored you considered me though, good luck in your endeavors and I look forward to discussing books(and golf) with you!

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message 5: by Robert

Dec 22, 2014 09:54AM

Thanks, Clare.
If you forward your email address, I'll put you on the list.
Cheers
Bob

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message 4: by Clare

Dec 22, 2014 04:19AM

Hi Robert, nice to know you. Good luck for your marathons and your book. I'll certainly take a look in January, feel free to send a reminder.

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message 3: by Robert

Dec 21, 2014 04:40PM

Thanks, Jill. Actually, a young lady from Australia ran the Islay marathon. It was her first. She was working as a vet in Glasgow but has returned to Australia now. She was awfully excited to finish the race. They get in your blood.
Cheers
Bob

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message 2: by Jill

Dec 21, 2014 10:37AM

Thank you, Robert, for your friendship here on GRs. You've done so many marathons. I'm amazed. I only managed two half marathons myself. Every best wish for 2015.

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message 1: by J.S.

Dec 21, 2014 04:14AM

Hi Robert, cheers for the request. Your book doesn't sound like the kind I usually read, but if you can send me a reminder (my memory's pants) when it's up free I'll certainly give it a gander for you :) Look forward to chatting. Jo x

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