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CBS News Radio/WWJ local
Here is the podcast interview on CBS/WWJ 950 Detroit with Beth Fisher for the launch of I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950 at Mariners Church. I hope you learn some additional facts about this … Continue reading
Chapter One (excerpt): I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950
My loving Nonnis had decided to make the ultimate sacrifice for me preparing-this circumstance, the prescription Is the original producta usual partner, declare to carry out a piÃ1 or lessperiodic âemoglo-erec-Is par – of a certain food component in improving … Continue reading
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Unique Event at Mariners Church of Detroit Honors the 100th Titanic Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pierette Simpson 248-349-8557 Pierette@pierettesimpson.com Local Andrea Doria Shipwreck Survivor and Author Will Release New Novel, I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria, at Mariners Church in Detroit, Sunday, April 15 The release coincides with the 100th … Continue reading
I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria! The Titanic of the 1950s–excerpt
Prologue — July 26, 1956 — “Don’t jump!” we heard the crewman beg from above. “Wait your turn for the rope! Everybody, wait your turn!” Is Patrick going to listen to an adult for the first time? I wondered in … Continue reading
Shipwreck Survivor Launches Novel at the Marine Forensics Symposium in Honor of Titanic’s 100th Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Pierette Simpson 248-349-8557 Pierette at pierettesimpson.com Andrea Doria Shipwreck Survivor and Author Will Release New Novel, I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria, at International Marine Forensics Symposium Book, to be launched at Student Program, is … Continue reading
I Was Shipwrecked on the Andrea Doria is now available!
Spring has sprung and now my new novel has sprung up on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.com–in both print and e-book versions! B & N is offering a 23% discount launch price of $7.72 (reg. $9.99) The official release is … Continue reading
The 150th Anniversary of the Battle Between USS Monitor and Virginia
The Monitor Uninjured Fortress Monroe, Saturday, March 8 – The dullness of Old Point was startled today by the announcement that a suspicious looking vessel, supposed to be the Merrimac, looking like a submerged house, with the roof only above … Continue reading
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Simple Courage: A True Story of Peril on the Sea
Recommended reading by my friend Doug Kitchener who sent along this paragraph from the book. “When a (ship) is attacked by the weather, her master is her guardian–that requirement lies at the core of his job. He must try to … Continue reading
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New Jersey woman tells about her cruise ship survival
Cruise ship survivor tells seniors her story Share| Addie King and her husband, Mike Stoll, in Barcelona just before boarding the ill-fated Costa Concordia. + more images ADVERTISEMENTS by Jill Garbi Special to NJ Jewish News February 28, 2012 While dining with … Continue reading