Feb 1, 2022. This is the day my book is out, A Coat Dyed Black, my historical novel set in Norway during World War II, was nearly 44 years in the making. A transcript of my first interview with a courageous Norwegian resistance fighter during the Nazi occupation is dated March 5, 1978. Since then, I conducted a great many more interviews, read 35 books about the war years, compiled a wealth of other materials, and researched for weeks upon weeks in Norway. It all went into this novel. So today is one of the most satisfying moments of my life. I owe so much to so many, especially Wendy, whose sharp editing skills and numerous suggestions made this a much better book. I’d also like to single out Girl Friday Productions of Seattle for all they did to bring this book from the editing and design stage to publication.

The outpouring of interest and support from so many people has been overwhelming. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts. For those of you who haven’t visited my new website yet, it is www.donpugnettijr.com. You’ll find links to purchase the book along with an opportunity to sign up for occasional updates, little-known stories and details from WWII Norway unearthed during my research.

The most important thing to us is that you enjoy the book, enough to tell others about it and post a review on Amazon and Goodreads to relay what you thought about it. Thanks again for encouraging me to fulfill my dream.

Jerry, aka Don Pugnetti Jr.