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Life and my stories are always evolving.
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About Chief JP Books
My Stories
As an old sailor, I try to revive the telling of sea stories where truth and exaggeration mingle. All my stories have a basis in truth; how closely I follow the truth is up to the reader to figure out. After all, they are sea stories.
Children stories
I am also writing children's books, bringing my old shipmates along for the adventures. Mamma Bucci, Lieutenant Fahr, and more will venture the world on the Magical Icebreaker Glacier helping the wold become a better place.
The Future
In my latest book,Sea Stories and More, I have added a short story about my father in WW2 titled "My Dad in WW2", very original. I plan to add to this short story and turn it into a full novel. I am in the process of writing stories based my post retirement employment. The first story is titled "Time to Wake Up." It is based on my basic training post Coast Guard.
I will to continue writing sea stories as memories return. The latest is "The Great North Korean Invasion" based on a true story of a North Korean fishing trawler pulling into Charleston harbor in 1975. Sometimes truths are stranger than fiction. I hope to have my newest short story book out in September, working on the title now. My next children's book will be out the end of August. We will be traveling at the end of July and returning mid-August. All orders will be on hold during that period.
Welcome to Chief JP Books
Along with writing I love to travel, hike and share my experiences. I am available for "Lack of Motivation" speaking engagements. My fees are simple: cost of transportation, food, and lodging only. Of course, drinks are on you. Please drop me a line, and I will contact you for further information.