{"id":2716,"date":"2023-04-23T16:08:43","date_gmt":"2023-04-23T16:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/60strategies.com\/?p=2716"},"modified":"2023-04-23T19:57:25","modified_gmt":"2023-04-23T19:57:25","slug":"april-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/60strategies.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/23\/april-update\/","title":{"rendered":"April Update – Blue Panther"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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We just had a couple of sunny days and the lawnmowers are buzzing again so spring must have sprung. \ud83c\udf3f
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Blue Panther<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The new book\u2019s being readied for a summer release after an intense February of writing and final editing in March. It\u2019s a terrific prequel to Liberty One<\/em>, which I first drafted at the same time. Stay tuned here for the best launch offers, but here\u2019s a tantalising reveal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the meantime, please reply<\/strong> if you\u2019d like to proof read the new book and pen an Amazon review. It\u2019s shorter than Liberty One<\/em> but packed with goodness. Just a few words will do to really help its launch. \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For now, here\u2019s a teaser:
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The Reds are spreading their twisted shadow. Can he hold freedom\u2019s line and avoid a fatal crash-landing?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1949. Jim Cobb is living the American dream. Head over heels for his high-school sweetheart, the energetic eighteen-year-old\u2019s biggest dilemma is picking a college major. But he defiantly parks his ambitions to enlist as a naval aviator after learning the Commies have killed his reconnaissance pilot father.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stubbornly holding his own against bullying lieutenants who want to see him fail, Jim sees a chance at the payback he craves when America piles into the Korean War. And though a devastating personal tragedy sours his determination, the daring teen can\u2019t wait to take on the enemy and fly into the frontlines.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Will this patriot\u2019s true-blooded enthusiasm survive the deadly Red threat?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Panther is an epic historical military thriller. If you like genuine heroes, snippets of romance, and gripping combat scenes, then you\u2019ll enjoy Bobby Mehdwan\u2019s high-octane Cold War drama.<\/em>
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Sputnik moment<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

You no doubt heard about mysterious Chinese balloons hovering over the US recently. One was brought down over Yukon, which is also a breathtaking location in Liberty One<\/em>. I was reminded of America\u2019s 1957 Sputnik moment which sparked the whole space race. You\u2019ll be able to experience that for yourself in Blue Panther<\/em>.
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Nukes<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

We continue to hear alarming nuclear rhetoric from the Kremlin, though diplomatic circles say that\u2019s Russia being Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1964 Castro was ready to fire Soviet nukes from Cuba but Khrushchev realised his folly and aborted. It\u2019s this crisis which kicks-off Liberty One<\/em>, as you know. Here\u2019s a great short podcast in which JFK discusses the build up in August of that year. Listen to the follow on and the prior episodes too, one of which covers the accelerating space race. And enjoy the cute sixties adverts. \ud83d\udc4d

https:\/\/www.realtime1960s.com\/podcast\/episode\/2f7d0caa\/evening-report-or-august-29-1962<\/a>
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Website<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

60Strategies.com<\/a> had a makeover ahead of Blue Panther\u2019s<\/em> launch, taking on the theme of the books. The book’s now available in stores well beyond Amazon, as well as in London libraries. I love it and hope you like it too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Liberty One<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Liberty One<\/em> also had an update with a new edition now available. A couple of extended flashbacks from the first edition are now part of the Blue Panther<\/em>storyline instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can win a free copy in a historical fiction bundle with other authors. I\u2019ll let you know more in a few weeks but keep an eye on the socials too if you want to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you haven\u2019t already got it, don\u2019t forget to download the Liberty One<\/em> playlist on Spotify<\/a> and let me know your favourite track.
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What Made Me Laugh<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Some great scenes in Blue Panther<\/em> still make me laugh after several re-reads, though bumbling Boris also never fails to entertain. Johnson threatened to return to No.10 when the UK government fell apart late last year. He got Ukraine\u2019s vote if nothing else. I think you\u2019ll agree, no other campaign could have said it better. \ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Race To Space<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

After several aborted attempts, NASAs giant orange SLS carrot finally made it to the Moon. Sixty years after the originals, new November 2024 Artemis Moon crew were also announced. Find out more here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/press-release\/nasa-names-astronauts-to-next-moon-mission-first-crew-under-artemis<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Group 3\/4 Apollo crew were originally made public in 1962\/63, at a time when diversity wasn\u2019t even an idea. You\u2019ll be able to experience it in Liberty One<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately for Britain, Branson\u2019s Virgin Orbit went to the wall after its failed satellite launch earlier this year. Hopefully, Galactic will continue to fly space tourists in the near future so keep saving!
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What I\u2019ve been reading and watching<\/em><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n