Dee at Mum’s Writings Interviews David Leroy

Posted on July 27, 2012 by quirkybookandfilmbuff

Dee at Mum’s Writings interviewed author David Leroy about his debut novel,  The Siren of Paris. He talked about researching a historical novel, his writing process, and where he gleans inspiration. Please read the interview here — http://bookread-mumswritings.blogspot.com/2012/07/interview-with-david-leroy.html

Rich in historical detail and full of suspense, this book explores the journey of one American from medical student, to artist, to political prisoner at Buchenwald Concentration Camp during World War Two.

Marc, a French born American student, never suspected that he would become trapped in German occupied France when he came to Paris in the summer of 1939 to study art. While smuggling a downed airman out of the American Hospital, through the Paris resistance underground, his life is plunged into total darkness when someone he trusts becomes a collaborator agent for the Gestapo. Marc then must fight to save his soul when he is banished to the “Fog and the Night” of Buchenwald, where he struggles with guilt over the consequences of having his trust betrayed.

For more information about this virtual book tour, including excerpts from reader reviews and the tour schedule, please see: https://bookpromotionservices.com/2012/05/22/siren-of-paris-tour/ To order a copy of The Siren of Paris for Kindle, for $4.99, please visit: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088CA098.

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David Leroy Explores the Emotional Impact of Researching WWII

Posted on July 19, 2012 by quirkybookandfilmbuff

Joanne at Jo-Jo Loves to Read hosts David LeRoy, who talks about his first novel, The Siren of Paris. LeRoy did extensive research for this book about the German occupation of France and the French resistance, learning what life was like for ordinary people trapped by the war. In this article, he talks about the intense emotional impact of doing this research. Here is a snippet:

Once I got past the clichés and well known aspects of the war, and down to personal stories, I was even more shocked.  The main image I’d had of the French Resistance was blowing up trains and smuggling things, and I had the impression that it was a well organized underground movement.  However, this was not accurate.  In the early days of the resistance, it was nothing more than everyday people, who were taking extraordinary risks to pass out papers, or smuggle downed airmen.  Many of these people did not survive the war.  None of them were trained by a secret British Intelligence group or working spies.  They were students, teachers, ministers, housewives, and retired people.  Yes, people in retirement, engaging in smuggling downed airmen out of Paris and running back and forth to the border.  Not some handsome, slick and sexy 23-year old-man from Hollywood, but two women in their mid-60’s with three dogs and a black Renault taking hand-offs from a Catholic priest in the north.  At least until they were caught.  The American woman was traded back to America as a spy, the Catholic priest went to Mauthausen Concentration Camp where he died, and the British woman was shot. 

Please read the entire post here: http://jo-jolovestoread.blogspot.com/2012/07/blog-tour-and-guest-post-siren-of-paris.html

For more information about this virtual book tour, please see: https://bookpromotionservices.com/2012/05/22/siren-of-paris-tour/ To order a copy of The Siren of Paris for Kindle, for $4.99, please visit: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0088CA098.

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Details about JOBS on the New Book Review Blog with Carolyn Howard Johnson

Posted on July 11, 2012 by litekepr112

Carolyn Howard Johnson shares details on her blog – http://www.thenewbookreview.blogspot.com/2012/07/dr-hefferan-may-solve-your-job-crisis.html about JOBS, How the United States Can Reach Long-Term Full Employment by Dr William Hefferan

Jobs and unemployment concerns are definitely some of the biggest issues facing the United States at this time. If you would like more information about JOBS by Dr Hefferan or about his organization – Wisdom in the Streets, please visit his website http://drhefferan.com/. Order your copy of JOBS, How the United States Can Reach Long-Term Full Employment today – http://www.amazon.com/JOBS-United-States-Long-term-Employment/dp/0615598366

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Historical Fiction Author David LeRoy Discusses His World War II Novel at The Maiden’s Court

Posted on June 20, 2012 by quirkybookandfilmbuff

Today David LeRoy, author of the World War II novel  The Siren of Paris, visits Heather at The Maiden’s Court. Her thoughtful interview explores why the World War II era intrigues him so much and how he did the research for his novel. Please read the interview here — http://themaidenscourt.blogspot.com/2012/06/interview-with-david-leroy.html

The Siren of Paris follows the journey of one American from medical student, to artist, to political prisoner at Buchenwald Concentration Camp during World War Two. Rich in historical detail, full of suspense, and offering a bit of romance, this novel is definitely a page turner.

For more information about this virtual book tour, please visit — https://bookpromotionservices.com/2012/05/22/siren-of-paris-tour/

We still have openings in this blog tour. There is no charge for you to participate in this campaign AND we promote your website, newsletter, radio show etc as part of the tour. For more information about participating in this virtual book tour, please contact Stephanie Ward — stephaspasia@gmail.com.

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