John Podlaski


Biography

John served in Vietnam during 1970 and 1971 as an infantryman with both the Wolfhounds of the 25th Division and the 501st Infantry Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division. He was awarded the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, two Air Medals, and a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. He has spent the years since Vietnam working in various management positions within the automotive industry and has recently received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Now works in sales and logistics for a Belgium company that supplies gears and shafts for transmissions and diesel engines. John is a member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 and lives with his wife, Janice, in Sterling Heights, Michigan. They own a 1997 Harley Davidson Heritage and are both members of the Great Lakes Chapter of South East Michigan Harley Owner’s Group. This is his first novel.

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Books

Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel - Revised Edition    by John Podlaski
Price: $6.50 USD. 150390 words. Published on April 20, 2010. Fiction.

Imagine it's 1969, you are 18 years old, recently graduated from high school and find a great paying job - life is good! Suddenly you are drafted, trained for five months, and then sent to Vietnam with others your age to fight in an unpopular war. Nothing in life had prepared you for this nightmare. You are scared, confused, and in awe of this new environment - willing to do anything to survive.

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  • How to Make, Market and Sell Ebooks - All for Free on April 13, 2010
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    Jason Matthews offers a world of advice in his book and then guides you with step-by-step instructions on how to implement his suggestions. I have found it to be a valuable resource and have followed his guidance to develop a blog/website to introduce and market my new e-book, which will be uploaded at the end of this month. I recommend this to anyone who is looking for additional insight and guidance in marketing your work.