RealTime Publishing author, Janet A. Nicolet, releases a collection of 20th Century Military memories.
Limerick, Ireland, Friday – July 01, 2011 — RealTime Publishing, Inc. has published “I Was There” by Janet A. Nicolet, which is the author’s most recent book to date. The 6 x 9 Paperback in the Biography & Autobiography/Military category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Borders for a suggested retail price of $12.95. “I Was There” is also available in eBook format direct from the publishers online retail stores for $3.95. A webpage at http://store.theebooksale.com/ was launched simultaneously with the book’s publication.
About the Book (Excerpts & Info)
W. C. Hinton
WWII The Battle of the Bulge – 1944
Much of the battle was affected by the bitterly cold weather. The temperature was the coldest on record and casualties from exposure to the cold grew in large numbers. Heavy snowstorms became a real problem. Another factor they dealt with was that the Germans attacked in white uniforms so as to blend in with the snow. Weapons froze, so men urinated on them to thaw them. Trucks had to be run every half hour to keep the oil in them from freezing.
The men couldn’t pin-point where they were — they just kept marching on; day-after-day and week-after-week. Dead bodies were everywhere. The death toll in each city was so great that men had to climb over bodies to get through the town. W. C. Hinton said he can still hear the cries of young children who were starved, afraid and alone, and most were in desperate need of medical care.
The persistent deep snow caused the men’s wet boots to become unbearable to wear, a hurdle that caused them to hunt for a pair on a dead man that would fit. The Army had bypassed shipments of winter gear in favor of ammunition and gasoline. So the men piled on as much clothing as they could to try and withstand the frigid weather. Weary and cold the men marched on to one city after another eradicating Germans from the homes and shops.
Military memories were recaptured and told to the Nicolet by the men and women residents at Clifford C. Sims Veterans’ Nursing Home in Panama City, Florida. Some of these outstanding individuals were ones who put themselves in harm’s way as they fought for their country. Others recall being on the sidelines with assistance that come in the form of: financial clerks, nurses, truck drivers, ambulance drivers, ground crews, personnel sergeants and many more. None felt as though they were heroes. Their stories will touch your heart.
Expertly constructed at 162 pages, “I Was There” is being aggressively promoted to appropriate markets with a focus on the Biography & Autobiography category. With Global wholesale distribution through Ingram, Barnes & Noble, Baker & Taylor, Books A Million and Borders, and pervasive online availability through RealTime Publishing’s online store TheEbookSale.com, Amazon and elsewhere, “I Was There” meets consumer demand through both retail and library markets with a suggested retail price of $12.95 and $3.95, respectively.
Additionally, “I Was There” can be ordered by retailers or wholesalers from the RealTime wholesale department by emailing buybooks@realtimepublishings.com. To qualify for the maximum trade discount price set by the author, order in quantities of ten or more.
ISBN: 9781849610964 Format: 6 x 9 Paperback SRP: $12.95
ISBN: 9781849611145 Format: 30,000 word multi-format eBook SRP: $3.95
For more information or to contact the author, visit http://www.realtimepublishings.com
About the Author:
Janet Nicolet makes her home in Panama City, Florida. She is a mother, grandmother and a great-grandmother. She often is referred to as the Grandma Moses of the literary set.
Her first book was a memoir titled, “Vintage Years, A Fulfilling Life after Divorce”, published in 2007. From 2008 through 2010, she authored a trilogy of inspirational novels titled “Kerri” and a historical novel “Long Journey Westward” in 2011. Janet takes pleasure in teaching memoir writing classes at senior centers in her area, encouraging seniors to pen their life’s adventures for their families.
About RealTime Publishing, Inc.:
RealTime Publishing offers custom book publishing services for authors seeking a cost-effective, fast, and flexible way to publish and distribute their books while retaining all their rights and full creative control. Available globally at www.realtimepublishings.com and located in Limerick, Ireland, RealTime Publishing, Inc. represents the future of book publishing, today.
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