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Peacekeeper: The Road to Sarajevo | L MacKenzie

Both thought provoking and entertaining!

3 years ago

Given Canada’s current role as Peacemakers in Afghanistan, I recently revisited General Mackenzie’s very thorough analysis of our previous role in Bosnia. He also touched on our obligations with both the U.N. and NATO. His insight was, to say the least, a bit of déjà vu given current problems faced by our military and its ongoing roles in very diverse parts of the world. He was a master at articulating complex issues in simple terms, so that even I understood what the French and the Serbs were … read review

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New Release: Merchants of Terror

3 years ago

The report of a delay in the release of my new novel was premature. Amazon unexpectedly released "Merchants of Terror" on their U.S. website today. A short run was published (POD) locally a few weeks ago and sold out. My illustrious reading group, sourced from across Canada from my previous life in Toronto, was unanimous in their opinion; “We have a winner”. It’s not all about terrorists or even terrorism, which serves as a pragmatic subplot. It’s really a story about a man seeking redemption … view post

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New Release: Merchants of Terror
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New Release: Merchants of Terror
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Richard Allen

I'm living in: Victoria
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I am self-published writer of techno-thrillers. The first, Merchants of Terror, is available on Amazon.com and through K & R Publishing. The sequel, Cold Comfort, is currently scheduled for release in the spring of 2010. The Crossbow Conspiracy will follow to complete the trilogy. My wife and I have enjoyed the superior atmosphere of Chapter bookstores since the first was established in Toronto and one day plan to have my books on their shelf.
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Dwayne Kavanagh says:

Thanks for the support! I can't wait to get back out to BC!

Cheers,
Dwayne
Betty in Smithers says:

Thanks Richard. I'm really looking forward to having them, I only get to see them once a year right now.
Lindsey Carmichael says:

Thanks Richard. I've checked out the authonomy site in the past but haven't quite formed an opinion on it yet. I need to look around a bit more before I'd be comfortable posting my work there. Not to mention doing some more work... The revision never ends!
Clayton Bye says:

Hi Richard,

I want to encourage you to post anything reading or writing related on our group blog
Michelle Baleka says:

your welcome, and if I do read it I will be sure to give you feedback, no worries. :)
Trinity says:

ey Richard! thanks for accepting :) i will let you know how i like it once its done, so far im not impressed but ive only read the 2 first stories.. but once schools over i will be reading the rest of the storises..
Candace says:

Hi Richard,

LOL, yah I reading more than just comments and posts. I am currently reading Fault Lines and listening to Keeping Faith while I drive to and from work. Both are good. What are you currently reading.
Candace says:

Hi Richard,
Good quote and so true.
Lady Ethereal Butterfly says:

Haha, Thanks! I'm more than a little book obsessed. As I see it, there are worse things a person could be obsessed with.

Have a great day and happy reading!
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