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Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Networking

January 12, 2023 by Jim Potter Leave a Comment

Networking Preparing to publish my book requires a lot of multi-tasking and networking. It’s a process and I can’t do it alone. I’ll bet you’ve heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In publishing—whether traditional or indie—it takes a network to birth a book. At its most basic level, networking is when a group of people support and encourage one another to achieve a goal. For writers, it might begin with purchasing a book, giving a “like” on an author’s social media page, … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Networking

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Author Jim Potter interviewed by Author Bill Bush

September 6, 2022 by Jim Potter 6 Comments

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

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Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II-Part 4

May 17, 2022 by Jim Potter 6 Comments

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

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Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II-Part 3

May 8, 2022 by Jim Potter 4 Comments

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

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Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II-Part 2

May 3, 2022 by Jim Potter 8 Comments

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

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Medical Support of the Fifth Division in World War II-Part 1

April 29, 2022 by Jim Potter 8 Comments

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

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Book Release: “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”

April 22, 2022 by Jim Potter 8 Comments

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”

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Congratulations to Author Shoshanna Aaliyah

March 31, 2022 by Jim Potter 5 Comments

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

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Gravedigger’s Daughter: Vignettes from a Small Kansas Town

March 19, 2022 by Jim Potter 3 Comments

Gravedigger's Daughter: Vignettes from a Small Kansas Town by Cheryl Unruh Book Review Gravedigger’s Daughter: Vignettes from a Small Kansas Town is Cheryl Unruh’s latest masterpiece, a memoir written in prose poetry that transported me to my childhood. I can smell the Folger's coffee that gave Mom an extra spark. I too, grew up with bottle caps, firecrackers, collecting stamps, and reading wanted posters at the P. O. This memoir, dedicated to Cheryl’s father, Elgie Unruh of Pawnee Rock, is … [Read more...] about Gravedigger’s Daughter: Vignettes from a Small Kansas Town

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31 Days (Nights)

February 28, 2022 by Jim Potter 4 Comments

31 Days (Nights): Memoir of Living Black in America by Reginald D. Jarrell Book Review Can you tell a book by its cover? This is a question that author Reginald D. Jarrell addresses in his just published book, 31 Days (Nights): Memoir of Living Black in America (Blue Cedar Press, 2022). The question is a theme in Jarrell’s memoir as he revisits his life as a Black man growing up in a country where the color of a person’s skin causes people, mostly Caucasian, to prejudge. Jarrell also makes … [Read more...] about 31 Days (Nights)

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