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Herb Williams-Dalgart

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Herb Williams-Dalgart is an award-winning author and screenwriter known for crafting unforgettable stories with rich characters, sharp dialogue, and immersive historical detail. Recognized by national and regional writing competitions, his work spans multiple genres but often returns to a defining era—World War II.

The grandson of a WWII veteran for whom he was named, Herb has a deep respect for the Greatest Generation and a passion for uncovering the untold human stories of war. His novels bring to life the heart, humor, sacrifice, and resilience of those who lived through history’s most pivotal moments.

His debut novel, The French Girl’s War, was a quarter-finalist in Amazon’s Breakthrough Novel Award contest. His latest novel, Jingle Boys,
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Herb Williams-Dalgart I think telling stories is a primal impulse. It carries a tradition as far back as the dawn of language. So part of the excitement of being a writer i…moreI think telling stories is a primal impulse. It carries a tradition as far back as the dawn of language. So part of the excitement of being a writer is playing a role in this most human endeavor of transferring ideas through story. It also provides a creative outlet or escape, much the same way it does as a reader. In fact, I think you have to love reading first to love writing – really two sides of the same coin.(less)
Herb Williams-Dalgart The best advice I can think of would be to focus first, and exclusively, on writing a story you love. Don’t worry about marketability, publishing, sal…moreThe best advice I can think of would be to focus first, and exclusively, on writing a story you love. Don’t worry about marketability, publishing, sales, or any of that noise. If you’ve told a memorable and compelling story, the rest will come in due time. You can deal with the marketing and business stuff later. Write first! That’s what writers should do. The initial response to The French Girl’s War has been humbling, inspiring, and rewarding, and not because of the marketing. To feel like you’ve done your best and produced something you can be proud of is, for me, the most important thing.(less)
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The French Girl's War

4.03 avg rating — 95 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions
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Jingle Boys: A Novel

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The Eyes of An Old Dog

My English Springer Spaniel, Penny, is about to turn 14.
Penny has persistent arthritis, growing cataracts, frequent ear infections, and a skin allergy that requires us to make her food by hand every week. This month, in spite of the lengths we go to in order to prevent her from doing so, she had a fit of scratching and accidentally damaged the cornea of her left eye.
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