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Valarie R. Austin

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Meet the author Valarie R. Austin, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Army. She is the dynamic author of The Student's Comprehensive Guide for College & Other Life Lessons. With a unique blend of humor and hard-earned insights, she adeptly guides readers through career and college readiness, resonating with high school and college-bound students alike.

An alumna of the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point and the University of Maryland-College Park, Valarie's eclectic academic journey and military service have shaped her distinctive perspective. Her writing and dynamic workshops enlighten and entertain audiences, sharing invaluable insights from her experiences.

Valarie's passion for empowering young adults is evident throu ...more

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What mystery in your own life could be a plot for a book?
Valarie R. Austin This mystery occurred in the 1950's. My distant relative had an unexpected and very curious death when she was in her late 20's. She had been a very p…moreThis mystery occurred in the 1950's. My distant relative had an unexpected and very curious death when she was in her late 20's. She had been a very popular bartender at a local tavern. She was outgoing and warm to her patrons who were primarily male. Her success as a bartender was assured because she was beautiful and always the life of the party according to my other relatives. Therefore, she made a great living in a occupation that did not have many women in its rank.

Curiously, her illness and death came on suddenly. She experienced delusions and lost a phenomenal amount of weight. She was hospitalized for a short period of time and died in the hospital. At her funeral, the people occupied every seat in the church. There was standing room only; so, the remaining mourners spilled out into the church yard. My relatives stated the scene resembled a famous celebrity or politician's funeral.

The speculation about her death continues to today because my relatives never found out the diagnosis for her illness, especially since there was no autopsy. Many think that she was poisoned by a jilted lover or a rival for another man's affections. The whole mystery fires my imagination for a book plot.(less)
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Valarie R. Austin Tick, tock. Tick, tock. Tick, tock. As I listened to the clock in the hall, I could smell the air start to sour with my fear and sweat. He was coming …moreTick, tock. Tick, tock. Tick, tock. As I listened to the clock in the hall, I could smell the air start to sour with my fear and sweat. He was coming to finish what he started . . . but I could not move, scream, or see.(less)
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What Young Americans Need to Know About the 2025 Israel-Iran Crisis: A Military Professional's Assessment  


By Valarie R. Austin, July 1st, 2025, 12:30 PM EDT

(Previously Published on LinkedIn)

The Israel-Iran crisis that erupted in June 2025 is not just another Middle Eastern conflict. For young Americans considering careers in Foreign Service, military service, or international relations, this crisis reveals how foreign policy decisions made today will shape the challenges you inherit tomorr Read more of this blog post »
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What Young Americans Need to Know About the 2025 Israel-Iran Crisis: A Military Professional's Assessment  


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