From:         Bill Lee, CHA Member and Author of “The Boys in Blue White Dress”

To:              Fellow CHA Members and Other Interested Parties

 

 

Folks,

 

        Finally, after all the writing, proofing, editing, and haggling with the publisher, my next book, “The Boys in Blue White Dress” is in print and available.

 

        Allow me to tell you something about the book.  First, it is a novel, and by definition, is a work of fiction and is loosely based on real experiences.  Secondly, it features Barney Quinn once again.  As the protagonist of this novel, he tells the story of his tour at ‘The Barracks.”  He does so as he stands the Death Watch at the JFK casket in the White House and later at the Capitol.  Here he tells of little known events and incidents while on the Death Watch, and he also reflects on personal insights and the exhilarating patriotic theme of other ceremonies.  He also tells of the officers of The Barracks and Center House…the boys of summer…those “Boys in Blue White Dress.”

 

        The upfront reviews read as follows:

 

        “Bill Lee, a central ceremonial figure in the 1963 state funeral of President John F. Kennedy, recalls that searing experience as a backdrop to the ‘work hard; play hard’ ethic of the ‘last boys of summer’ stationed at the Oldest Post of the Corps…a red, white and blue heart pumping read.”  Colonel John Grider Miller, USMC, (Ret’d); Marine Barracks, Washington, 1961-64; author of “The Bridge at Dong Ha”; former Managing Editor, USNI.

 

        “This book is an insightful, emotional and hilarious peek into the theater of military ceremonial duties.  Barney is the poster boy for shenanigans, high humor and love of and loyalty to The Corps.”  Carol Woods, Publishing House Acquisitions Editor (Ret’d); Founder/Moderator of a weekly Writers’ Group.

 

        “A riveting novel of contrasting emotions…heart tugging insight to the JFK funeral…rollicking antics of Marines at play coupled with breathtaking reflections of patriotic ceremonies…and amidst all this action, a tender love story…a page turner.”  M. Hughes, Former Editor; former TV Director; author.

 

        With this in mind, I ask that you support my efforts as an author, and purchase my latest book.  You can do that by various means.  They are:

 

        Call the publisher at 1-888-280-7715, and order “The Boys in Blue White Dress” by William F. Lee.  The price should be $19.95 plus tax and mailing charges.

 

        Go to my domain website at www.wfleebook.com and follow instructions to purchase and to view info about the book.  The price will be the same here since it’s publisher controlled.  In addition, at the bottom of the page you can click on my other book.

 

        You can go to www.barnesandnoble.com and www.amazon.com and click on book search for “The Boys in Blue White.  The price should be about $23 or $24 plus tax and shipping. 

 

        If you want an autographed copy, you can contact me directly at my home address of 631 Scenic Ranch Circle, Fairview, Texas 75069.  Be sure to tell me if the book is for you personally.  If you will be purchasing one as a gift, give me the recipients name and something about them so I can personalize the signing.  At this time, send me a check for $24 that includes my costs of purchase and mailing.  I will sign the book and mail it immediately to you, or to whomever you so direct.

 

        If you have not yet purchased and read my other book, the award winning “The Light Side of Damnation”, you may order it in the same manner as this new book at a different cost however.

 

        Please let your friends know and get the word spread that this is an extraordinarily good, humorous, fast, and interesting read.  Makes a fine Christmas gift.

 

        Thanks for your support.

 

Semper Fi,

 

 

Bill Lee