Charles Collins: First Reno County Sheriff September 1, 2022 Sheriff Campbell, I’m sending you two photo files. Both are of Charles Collins who was the first sheriff of Reno County, KS. One is a scan from the original photo. The second is a restored image due to some photo damage. This photo of Collins took me 40 years to locate. Jody Johnson Buck, Kit Carson, Colorado, shared some family photos with me. Like her great-great grandfather Charles Collins, she and her family are still … [Read more...] about Charles Collins: First Reno County Sheriff
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Author Jim Potter interviewed by Author Bill Bush
Author Jim Potter Interviewed by Author Bill Bush Author Bill Bush, prolific writer, interviewed me in August for his website. He posted it on September 1, 2022. The post was so well-received, I asked Bill if I could add it to my website. He agreed. Bill and I have been friends ever since I attended one of his book signings in Newton, Kansas. He's friendly, helpful, open, and talented.</p If you like great writing, especially sci-fi, I encourage you to read one of his many books. His … [Read more...] about Author Jim Potter interviewed by Author Bill Bush
Indie Book Publishing – Q & A
Indie Book Publishing - Q & A Message sent by Michael: “Hi Jim, I was wondering if I could chat with you over the phone sometime in the next few days. I have some questions about publishing. I'm working on getting an ISBN, copyright, etc., but I'm not sure how to go about it.” My reply: “CONGRATS on your big progress! I didn't think you'd get back to writing your books until your baby grandchildren were graduated from college.” * A friend, let’s call him Michael, contacted me with some … [Read more...] about Indie Book Publishing – Q & A
Book Marketing “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”
Book Marketing Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish (a novella) Published authors will tell you that writing their book was the beginning, not the end of the journey. That’s certainly true for me. I still have a lot to learn about book marketing. I was so naive in 2007 when I published my first book, Cop in the Classroom: Lessons I’ve Learned, Tales I’ve Told. It’s an exaggeration to say that I was expecting Oprah Winfrey to call me, but I was at least hoping to hear from more friends. I … [Read more...] about Book Marketing “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”
Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II-Part 4
Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II (Part 4, Conclusion) By Harold L. Potter (1998); Presented to the Sojourners group, near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Edited and audio recording by Jim Potter Lt. Harold L. Potter Army Medical Service Corps officer insignia lapel pin End of Part 3: While we were located on Oppenheim, I was part of a little incident which I will relate to you. Part 4: It so happened that we had a new medical officer join our company on that day. His … [Read more...] about Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II-Part 4
Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II-Part 3
Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II (Part 3) By Harold L. Potter (1998); Presented to the Sojourners group, near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Edited and audio recording by Jim Potter Lt. Harold L. Potter Army Medical Service Corps officer insignia lapel pin We went across France south of Paris. We went through Fountainebleau, Rheims, and Verdun. Paris was saved from bombing by the Air Corps more than any other city that I know of. Paris was given special treatment by the … [Read more...] about Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II-Part 3
Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II-Part 2
Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II (Part 2) By Harold L. Potter (1998); Presented to the Sojourners group, near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Edited and audio recording by Jim Potter Lt. Harold L. Potter Army Medical Service Corps officer insignia lapel pin The Fifth Division had a very distinguished combat record during World War I. The Red Diamond Division of WWI was remembered by many civilians of Luxembourg. General Pershing once said that the crossing of the Meuse … [Read more...] about Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II-Part 2
Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II-Part 1
Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II (Part 1) By Harold L. Potter (1998); Presented to the Sojourners group, near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Edited and audio recording by Jim Potter Lt. Harold L. Potter Army Medical Service Corps officer insignia lapel pin My military experience started on August 25, 1938, when I joined the Medical Detachment of the 130th Field Artillery Regiment of the 35th Division of the Kansas National Guard. In those days, we normally had one … [Read more...] about Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II-Part 1
Book Release: “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”
Book Release: Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish (a novella) Chapter 1: Deputy Jennings Meets Rosanna Yoder “How can this be happening to me?” thought Rosanna. Earlier, Adam, her husband, had remarked, “We sure had a gully washer overnight!” “How are my flowers?” she had asked, concerned about filling business orders prior to the upcoming holiday. “Those in bloom took a beating, but the others may come around with a break in the weather,” Adam had replied. He added, “The fierce storm has … [Read more...] about Book Release: “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”
Congratulations to Author Shoshanna Aaliyah
Congratulations to Author Shoshanna Aaliyah Congratulations, Shoshanna, on the recent release of your children’s book, Tobias’ Travels. You’re a first-class storyteller. We’ve never met face-to-face, but I’m the current president of District 6 of the Kansas Authors Club. Congratulations for being a published author. It’s a BIG deal! So many people talk about wanting to write a book, but so few accomplish it. Most people don’t understand; it’s work. Although we’ve never met face-to-face, I … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Author Shoshanna Aaliyah
