Congratulations to Allie from NovelSpot … Our first Winner!


Every Saturday from today until May 5, 2012 we will be announcing a winner of a free e-book or paperback(signed and inscribed).

Allie will get to choose from one of the four following E-books: Titanic, A Search For Answers; One Last Thought; Alexandra; or One Last thought: Behind the Scenes. We will send her notification and a code so she can download her choice for free.

Would you like to win a free book?

Go to the right side of the page, below the Facebook feed and the archives section, to the section that says:

“Follow Blog Via Email”

Enter your e-mail address and click on the “follow” button. Then you will be entered in all 3 of our remaining contests … good luck. (we never release your e-mail address to anyone for any reason, we respect your privacy)

While you are waiting for your name to be drawn click on the links to read summaries of the available books to decide which book you want.

Titanic, A Search For Answers https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/Combs2jc

Alexandra https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/62305

One Last Thought https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/55228

One Last Thought: Behind the Scenes https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/72025

Also, don’t forget that we have 7 books for free you can download any time you want at https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/Combs2jc

Once again Congrats to Allie !

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Titanic: A Reflective Article


I found an article that tries to explain why we are attracted to Titanic (and does it rather well). I hope you enjoy it.

http://www.checkmatemagazine.com/titanic/

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First and Foremost A Sailor : Charles Herbert Lightoller


Another great article from BG Burdette

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Charles Herbert Lightoller lived an anything but droll life. Where the sailor could be found, adventure lurked not far behind. Born in 1874 in Lancashire, England, Lightoller was practically an orphan. His mother had died when he was a baby and his father later remarried and left for New Zealand. Lightoller and his siblings were then cared for by an aunt and uncle.

In 1888 Lightoller had decided that his future rested with the sea. He joined the Primrose Hill as an apprentice. It was a tough voyage for the teenager. He was horribly seasick for the first few days and the ship was filled with a never ending supply of rats and cockroaches.

At the age of 16 Lightoller found himself shipwrecked on St. Paul’s Island after his latest ship, the Holt Hill ran aground. All but one of the crew survived the event. St. Paul’s was a barren…

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Titanic: A great Place to Learn More …


The 'Titanic 100' exhibition - Belfast City Hall.

The 'Titanic 100' exhibition - Belfast City Hall. (Photo credit: infomatique)

This Titanic site, the Official Titanic site of Belfast, Ireland, has some great stories on it. I am also looking forward to visiting their new museum.

click on link for a great site chock full of stories you’ve probably never heard before: www.the-titanic.com

The 'Titanic 100' exhibition - Belfast City Hall.

The 'Titanic 100' exhibition - Belfast City Hall. (Photo credit: infomatique)

The 'Titanic 100' exhibition - Belfast City Hall.

The 'Titanic 100' exhibition - Belfast City Hall. (Photo credit: infomatique)

A memorial to the Titanic - built in a Belfast...

A memorial to the Titanic - built in a Belfast shipyard - stands in front of City Hall. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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This is for the Person Who Knows Everything About the Titanic …


… or things they do. Over 200,000 Titanic related documents have just been released. Including documents such as Captain E.J. Smith‘s will. What can YOU learn?

click on the link to read the article: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2012/04/09/titanic-history-website-publishes-200000-records-related-to-doomed-ocean-liner_n_1411827.html

Statue of Captain Edward Smith in Beacon Park,...

Statue of Captain Edward Smith in Beacon Park, Lichfield (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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