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June 15, 2015

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Sally Schmidt

Sounds like a great story. And Behind the Visor - it takes a special person to do such demanding work, and to maintain your professionalism and prove yourself by action rather than loud words. So very admirable.

I remember more often than not only being addressed by my first name, whether working Civil Service for the military or in strictly civilian jobs, and whether working as a secretary or an engineer. Kind of irksome when the meeting leader goes around the table and introduces the team: "Roger Rabbit, Tom Jones, and Sally."

Can't wait to read this!

Anne A. Wilson

Thanks for your nice words and your comments, Sally. I appreciate - as you can imagine - your story about team introductions. [Insert author shaking head with a knowing smile on her face]. So glad you're going to read the book. I hope you enjoy it!

Hank Phillippi Ryan

So true!

And how about this--it's in all realms. A pal of mine's very intellectual parents were dabbling in socialism/communism in the 1950's--and actually had a party meeting at their apt in New York somewhere.

I was fascinated. I said to the Mom--REALLY? Were you plotting against the government? How was that? What did everyone say? And she told me: "Well, dear, the women mostly made coffee."

Anne A. Wilson

Ha! Great story, Hank!

catriona

Wonderful! (I kind of love "Bob".)

Hank Phillippi Ryan

Yeah, Bob rules.

Alyssa

I bought this book on a whim and absolutely loved it. It's my perfect combination of adventure, mystery and romance!

Anne A. Wilson

Alyssa, that is GREAT to hear. You have made my day and then some. Thank you for reading HOVER. So thrilled that you enjoyed it!

Storyteller Mary

Grace under pressure! I never knew helmets could be so useful. I do want to read more!
First women in previously male bastions have interesting challenges. In a tamer field, I was the first woman agent in the Minneapolis Prudential office, causing a vocabulary change from "men" for agents and "girls" for secretarial staff. I especially enjoyed calling a home and hearing the young child announce, "Mom, it's the insurance man, and he's a girl." I was happy when teaching jobs became available, but it was an educational and useful endeavor.

Hank Phillippi Ryan

It's the insurance man, and he's a girl! CLASSIC! xoo

Anne A. Wilson

That's a great story, Mary! A nice laugh to finish off the night.

Ellie Enos

This post fascinated me since I live in Fallon, Nevada and my late husband worked on the Electronic Warfare Range for over 20 years. I will purchase the book and alert all my friends to look for it!

Anne A. Wilson

Hi Ellie,
How great that you live in Fallon! I absolutely loved being stationed there. This first novel, HOVER, is set in a U.S. Navy battle group in the Pacific Ocean. However, my second novel, which will release in Jun 2016, is set in Fallon and is a story about search and rescue! I think you would like both books and I do appreciate you telling your friends. I hope you enjoy HOVER and I would love to hear your feedback! Thanks for reading!

Ellie Enos

I still know many people that work on the EW Range. They keep in touch with me. After my husband retired, they used to come take him out to lunch when I was at work. I'm sure we will all enjoy the books. I will actually let my favorite librarians know about ordering the book as well. After travelling with my husband during his 20+ years in the Air Force, I developed strategies including getting to know the librarians on base and in the local town/city!

Anne A. Wilson

How nice of the EW folks to come take your husband out to lunch! It doesn't surprise me, though, as everyone we met in Fallon was quite welcoming. Thanks for spreading the word among your librarian network. That's a hugely supportive thing of you to do and greatly appreciated!

Ellie Enos

Anne, I found that they have a hard back copy of your book at the Churchill County Library. It's checked out (of course). I bought mine on Kindle and finished reading it last night. I definitely rated it 5 stars. I've encouraged my son to read it now. The characters and the action are very compelling. I enjoyed the relationships that developed as well. Thank you.

Anne A. Wilson

You finished reading it! How wonderful! Thanks for the 5-star rating. Most appreciated. And that's neat to hear that the book was checked out at the library. Awesome. I hope your son enjoys it. Thank you for reading and also for your nice words!

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