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| Debby Giusti (L) with WWII veteran, Frank Forth |
By Debby Giusti
Last Thursday, my wonderful
independent bookseller hosted a signing for my latest Love Inspired Suspense,
STRANDED. The book features a wound warrior recuperating from a war injury and
is dedicated to Frank Forth, a member of the Greatest Generation who fought and
was severely injured in the Battle of the Bulge. I invited Frank to join me at
the signing.
Frank always has a funny joke or a heart-warming story to tell,
and those who attended the event were entertained by the memories he shared
about his youth, his wife Gacie, and his time in the military. Even at
ninety-two, Frank can still play the bugle and loves listening to the Big Band
sounds of the Forties, which brought even more stories to mind. So many of my
readers already knew Frank and love him, just as I do. Those he met for the
first time that night were taken by his genuine concern for others, his zest
for life and his love of the Lord.
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| Frank charms the crowd! |
I always donate the proceeds of my local book signings to a
charity, usually one that benefits the military. This time, in honor of Frank,
the proceeds are going to two organizations that Frank holds dear: the Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge, of
which he is a member, and Bugles Across America, a non-profit organization that recognizes the service of
our veterans by providing buglers who play a live rendition of Taps at their
funerals.
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| I am so blessed to have such wonderful support from my local community! |
As
always, I am so grateful for the support I get from my local community. The
signing was a huge success. Frank was overwhelmed and deeply touched by the outpouring
of well wishes and the heartfelt thanks for his service from those he met that
night.
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| Barbara Jackson won my author basket! |
Do
you have a special book signing or author event that touched your heart? If so,
please share that memory with us.
Wishing
you abundant blessings and a joyful Easter,
Debby
Giusti
STRANDED
BY DEBBY GIUSTI
AMISH COUNTRY REFUGE
Colleen Brennan has one goal—take down her
sister’s killer. But chasing after
evidence leaves her in the path of a tornado and stranded in an Amish
community. With the killer nearby, Colleen must depend on the kindness of
Special Agent Frank Gallagher. Although the army officer is recuperating from a
battlefield injury, he wants to help the beautiful woman he rescued from the
tornado’s fury. He can tell she’s hiding something important. But getting her
to reveal her secrets may be his most dangerous mission ever.
Order your copy in digital or print format:
Amazon.
6 comments:
Do you have a special book signing or author event that touched your heart? (quote)
YES.....this one that you did....wow, that is so fantastic, touching, inspiring, Debby! You are such a caring person. So glad it all went great!
Blessings from a GA reader!
Wish we lived a little closer so I could have been there!
You're so sweet, Jackie! Would love to connect one of these days!
Hugs!
What a great story, Debby! Can't wait to read this book.
I agree with Jackie! So cool that you invited Frank Forth to join you. That made every bodies day! Jenny
Thanks, Lee. Hope you enjoy the story. :)
Thanks, Jenny! Everyone loves Frank. I know you would too. He's one in a million.
Hugs!
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