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Member Since: March 04, 2010

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John Podlaski

Biography

John served in Vietnam between 1970 and 1971 as an infantryman with both the Wolfhounds of the 25th Division and the 501st Infantry Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division. The Army awarded him the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, two Air Medals, and a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry among others. He had spent 50 years working in various supplier management positions within the automotive industry and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 2004. John is a life member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154 and Rave Reviews Book Club. He and his wife Jan live in Sterling Heights, MI and recently celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. Both retired in 2013 and enjoyed not working. That ended with the birth of their only grandchild in 2018 when they began taking care of Scarlett, while her mom - a single parent - worked. John has published six books: three about his Vietnam War experience and three short stories based on his personal experiences. In his spare time, he manages a heralded Vietnam War website, contributes to social media platforms, and takes part in writing seminars to improve his craft.

Where to find John Podlaski online

Website: http://cherrieswriter.com
Twitter: @pdoggbiker
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-podlaski/10/746/764
Blog: http://cherrieswriter.com

Where to buy in print

https://www.amazon.com/Cherries-Vietnam-Novel-John-Podlaski-dp-1452879818/dp/1452879818

Books

2-27-70 by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 7,700. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2022 . Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs, Nonfiction » History » North America » USA
(5.00 from 1 review)
My newest book, a short story titled, "2-27-70", takes readers back to this date. It is a day the author will never forget. Snatch up a copy to find out what happened.
Death in the Triangle by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 30,380. Language: English. Published: July 6, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » War & military adventure
DEATH IN THE TRIANGLE is a sequel to “When Can I Stop Running?”. Many patrols during the Vietnam War did not quite go as planned and this was one of them. These soldiers soon found themselves in dire straits to satisfy their battalion commander’s thirst for body counts and fame. Will they all survive?
Unwelcomed: A Short Story by
Price: Free! Words: 5,450. Language: English. Published: August 28, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author, Fiction » Themes & motifs » Family sagas
John Kowalski makes it home from the Vietnam War in one piece, and his battles are finally over. Or so he thought. Home for less than a week, John must defend his family from a pair of unwelcomed thugs hell-bent on revenge.
Unhinged - A Micro-Read by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 4,040. Language: English. Published: June 2, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Psychological thriller, Fiction » Coming of age
(4.50 from 2 reviews)
Two fourteen-year-old boys are offered a great first-time opportunity to watch a movie by themselves at a local drive-in theater. Little did they know that the movie would affect them in ways neither imagined nor will ever forget.
When Can I Stop Running? by
Price: $2.49 USD. Words: 42,110. Language: English. Published: June 27, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » War & military adventure, Fiction » Historical » USA
(5.00 from 1 review)
2019 KCT RRBC Runner-Up Silver Award Winner Two teen soldiers spend a terror-filled night, alone, in a listening post - the military's version of a human early warning system. Visibility in the jungle is less than two feet and imaginations run rampant; every shadow was suspect. As kids, we'd run as fast as we can to escape imaginary or perceived danger, but soldiers are trained to overcome fear.
Cherries - A Vietnam War Novel - Revised Edition by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 151,130. Language: English. Published: April 20, 2010 . Categories: Fiction » Adventure » War & military adventure
(5.00 from 9 reviews)
When a soldier returns home after a deployment to a war zone, he is changed or different. What causes this? "Cherries" will show readers why change is inevitable...

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Smashwords book reviews by John Podlaski

  • How to Make, Market and Sell Ebooks - All for Free on April 13, 2010

    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.