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I Know What To Get Them!

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Free Shipping until November 30th, for one or both volumes–“River of January,” and “River of January: Figure Eight,” available now until the end of the month for $18.00 each. Call 208-462-2816 to place your order for one or both books with free shipping. (accepting all major credit cards–leave a message if busy)

Return again, in this true story, to an America of another era. Fly through moonlit nights, bask in the ovation of enthusiastic audiences. Soar through enemy skies in the South Pacific, and glide over glistening ice in New York’s newest and most popular theater.

“River of January” winner of the Idaho Author’s Award, 2016. 

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Gail Chumbley is the author of River of January, and River of January: Figure Eight.

Spot Check

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It hasn’t been long . . .I know. But, anyone finished “Figure Eight?” Anxiously waiting to hear first reviews.

“River of January: Figure Eight,” and Part One, “River of January” are both available at www.river-of-january.com

Also available on Amazon

 

She’s Not Pointing Her Toe

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Is he appraising his aircraft, or perhaps pondering his next mission. It’s hard to say from this old black and white. But she did note on the back of this photo that there was something amiss in her shot. Any proper dancer or skater knows, one must point their toe.

Read the new offering from Gail Chumbley, River of January: Figure Eight. For the full memoir also read River of January, available on Amazon and Kindle, or find our website at www.river-of-january.com.

 

And He Stood Up

This is from a year ago. It’s always a good time to remember who bears the burden.

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Asked by my old high school, I had the privilege of speaking to young people on the eve of Veterans Day. My remarks appear below.

Thank You for inviting me today—It’s good to be back at Eagle High.

On October 23rd, a few weeks ago, U.S. Master Sergeant Joshua Wheeler of Oklahoma was fatally wounded in a rescue mission freeing Isis-held hostages in Iraq. He died after rushing into a firefight to support the allied Kurdish soldiers he had trained and advised. Secretary of Defense, Asthon Carter, later described the chaotic events that cost this soldier’s his life.

“As the compound was being stormed, the plan was not for U.S. … forces to enter the compound or be involved in the firefight. However, when a firefight ensued, this American did what I’m very proud that Americans do in that situation . . . he ran to the sound of the…

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But Wait, There’s More . . .

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River of January: Figure Eight is headed home to Garden Valley, Idaho. Join us on November 13th at the Garden Valley Library, 85 Old Crouch Road at 3:30pm. Following the book presentation the party moves to Two Rivers Restaurant, 1049 Old Crouch Road, 462-3770, for book signing, live jazz, cash bar and a full menu. Enjoy  the sultry vocals of Nicole Christensen Pettinger, performing popular war-era standards.

“River of January: Figure Eight” is available at www.river-of-january.com or on Amazon.

Read the first volume, “River of January” on Kindle, or at www.river-of-january.com

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Day four of the Magical History Tour.

Tonight our new friends at Felt’s Field, in Spokane, Washington welcomed “River of January,” and “River of January: Figure Eight.” A big thanks to Jack Hohner and the great folks at EAA. We love our pilots.

River of January is available in hard copy and on Kindle. River of January: Figure Eight  is in hard copy..

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Day Two of the “Magical History Tour.”

On Wednesday “Figure Eight” glided into the McCall Library in McCall, Idaho. We had a super audience, including an old teaching pal of Gail’s.

Thursday night found us in Spokane’s Aunties Book Store. Family, old friends, and some wonderful kids from Gail’s teaching days somehow found parking and made it on time. We visit pilots from the Spokane chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association; the EAA, Saturday night.

More to come.

River of January, and River of January: Figure Eight both available on Amazon and at www.river-of-january.com

Yeah, So This Happened Tonight

River of January earns a second place nod on Awards Night.

River of January and River of January: Figure Eight both available at www.river-of-january.com at Amazon.com for River, and Amazon.com, for Figure Eight

Both available now!

Polish Up Those Chip Cards!

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River of January: Figure Eight available at Midnight!

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