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Bob Hope
The USO tours that Bob Hope undertook during three consecutive American wars in the mid-20th century...
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White Russians
After the Russian Revolution and the subsequent civil war ended in 1922, large numbers of pro-Tsarist Russians fled abroad to escape...
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Tom Lea
A painter that I greatly admire is Tom Lea, a native Texan who lived all his life in El Paso.
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March 2, 2021 6:00 p.m. - Headliners Book Club with Jody Ferguson
Austin author, Jody Ferguson will be speaking about his novel, Above the Water at the March 2, 2021 Headliners Book Club
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Christmas Traditions
Holiday traditions are what make Christmas special. Every year growing up, we knew where we would be, who we would see, and what we would be
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GI Christmas 1944
Eighty years ago in December 1944, during one of the coldest winters in recorded European history, U.S. service men and women hunkered...
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Army-Navy Game
Tomorrow will mark the 121st game between Army and Navy on the gridiron. They have met every year since 1890, apart from two separate...
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Pearl Harbor
For most Americans the day WWII began is December 7th, 1941. While the attack was one of the most devastating to ever occur on American soil
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November 18, 2020 12:00 p.m. - Austin Country Club WA Book Club with Jody Ferguson
I will be speaking at the Austin Country Club WA Book Club on November 18, 2020. This 'virtual' presentation will take place via Zoom. I...
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Veteran's Day Book Signing
Join Jody Ferguson for a Book Signing Veteran's Day Wednesday November 11th 4-5:30 PM at Hearth & Soul 2727 Exposition Blvd.
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A Soundtrack for Above the Water
Enjoy this Spotify companion Soundtrack to Above the Water
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Above the Water on Amazon's Hot New Releases List
Jody Ferguson's novel, Above the Water, in Top 10 Amazon Hot New Releases for Historical Russian Fiction
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Veterans Day
This November 11 marks Veterans Day, a celebration of the men and women who have served and are currently serving. The day marks the armisti
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Above the Water Launches Today!
Above the Water is now available for purchase!
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Revisiting Shanghai
I visited Shanghai for the first time in May 1992, as China was emerging from the onslaught of international opprobrium...
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August 13, 2020 6:30 p.m. - Headliners At Home with Jody Ferguson
When did World War II begin? Join me for Headliners At Home with Austin's Headliners Club
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Okinawa
Seventy-five years ago today on June 23, 1945, U.S. Marine and Army forces captured Okinawa.
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Join me on my Journey
A New Chapter Begins
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Why Historical Fiction?
Reading great novels teaches us so much about humans, with all of the accompanying beauty and warts. History books do the same...
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V-Day in Stalingrad
The year 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the conclusion of the Second World War.
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