Author Veterans

Salute to Author Veterans | Read a book – support a vet #VeteransDay #Read

Author Veterans are authors (or writers) who served in the military. We celebrate their dedication and thank them for serving.

Interesting Veterans Day Facts

  • Veterans Day is always celebrated on November 11th.
  • The original name for this holiday was Armistice Day. The word armistice means “state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms.”
  • The first celebration was held on November 11, 1919. This was the first anniversary of WWI ending.
  • In 1926, Congress passed a resolution to make this date an annual observance and it became a national holiday in 1938.
  • The current name came about in order to honor all who served as well as those who died fighting. The change was legislated in 1954 by President Eisenhower.
  • Today we give special honor to the living and deceased servicemen and servicewomen and to the civilians that support them.

This Salute to Author Veterans shows authors (published or not) who are veterans. It consists of the author’s name, branch of service, writing brand, and one link. Click to learn more about the author, his or her books, and to find or follow them on social media.

Author Veterans

This Salute to Author Veterans shows authors (published or not) who are veterans. It consists of the author’s name, branch of service, writing brand, and one link. Click to learn more about the author, their books, and to find or follow them on social media.

Authors are listed in alphabetical order by first name. 

Allegra Gray
US Air Force
History. Adventure. Passion.
http://www.allegragray.com

AM Scott
US Air Force
Blast off to fun and adventure!
http://www.amscottwrites.com/

Angelina Jameson
US Air Force
A Good Love Story is Timeless
http://www.angelinajameson.com

Ann Victor
US Army
Short erotic fiction for women on the go…
www.annvictor.com

Ashley Ladd
US Air Force
Contemporary Erotic Romance
http://www.ashleyladd.blogspot.com

Beverly Ovalle
US Navy
Happily ever after one book at a time
http://ovalleba.wix.com/beverly-ovalle

Bob Mayer
US Army
Founder of Who Dares Wins Publishing
http://bobmayer.org/

Caro Carson
US Army
RITA-winning author of contemporary romance
http://www.CaroCarson.com

Cate Tayler
US Air Force
Sassy and Sultry Romance for the Passionate Heart
http://www.catetayler.com

Charity Tahmaseb
US Army
Fantasy, paranormal, young adult
https://writingwrongs.blog/

Charles Cranston Jett
US Navy
Strategic Planning, Marketing, Organizational Development
https://charlescranstonjett.com/

Chris Winder
US Marine Corps
Inappropriate humor mixed with creative science fiction.
http://www.chriswinderbooks.com

CK Crouch
US Army
Romance Tangles with Suspense
http://ckcrouch.com

Cynthia Middlebrooks Harris
US Army
Faith, hope in adversity, power of Gods love
www.tosotministries.org

DC Stone
US Air Force
Real Men Real Crimes Real Romance
https://www.authordcstone.com

Delilah Devlin
US Army
Hot Romance
http://delilahdevlin.com

Denise Patrick
US Army
Inspirational and Historical Romance
http://www.denisepatrickauthor.com

Diana Cosby
US Navy
Scottish Medieval Romantic Suspense
http://dianacosby.com

Eliza Gayle
US Marine Corps
Paranormal and Contemporary Romance
http://elizagayle.net

Elizabeth Ashtree
US Army
Stories to turn in your imagination.
http://www.elizabethashtree.com

Ella Quinn
US Army
Romance
http://facebook.com/EllaQuinnAuthor

Elle James
US Army and US Air Force
Escape with…
http://ellejames.com

Gail Hart
US Air Force (JAG)
Grown Up Romances for Grown Up Girls
http://www.gailhart.com

Geri Krotow
US Navy
Military Romance
http://gerikrotow.com

Heather McCoubrey
US Air Force
Every woman deserves romance
http://heathermccoubrey.com

Heather Ashby
US Navy
Military Romance
http://heatherashby.com

Isis Rushdan
US Air Force
Urban Fantasy Romance
http://isisrushdan.blogspot.com

Jeane Westin
US Army
Historical Romance
http://jeanewestin.com

Jennifer France
US Navy
Erotica Romance where the destiny is love
http://jenniferfrance.com

Jessica Scott
US Army
Contemporary Military Romance and Non-fiction
http://jessicascott.net

Jillian Bullock
US Army
Empowering People to be Victors Not Victims
www.jbullockenterprises.com

Jo Ann Brown
US Army
Inspirational Romance
http://joannbrownbooks.com

Joyce Adams
US Army
Love … Laughter … Forever
http://joyceadamscounts.com

JR Handley
US Army
Authentic Military Sci-Fi
https://jrhandley.com/

Judy McDonough
US Navy
Southern mysteries and paranormal romance
www.Judy-McDonough.com

Julia Day
US Air Force
Real People, Magical Lives
http://www.juliaDay.com

Julia Huni
US Air Force
Fast and fun mysteries, with heart. And robots.
https://juliahuni.com/

Kathleen Toomey Jabs
US Navy
Mystery
http://facebook.com/KathleenToomeyJabs

Kayelle Allen
US Navy
Art, Sci Fi, Space Opera, Romance, Suspense
http://kayelleallen.com

Lacey Falcone
US Air Force
Tapping into your Flights of Fancy
http://laceyfalcone.com

Lindsay McKenna (aka Eileen Nauman)
US Navy
Romantic military suspense, romantic suspence
http://lindsaymckenna.com

Lisa Carlisle
US Marine Corps
Paranormal, contemporary, and military romance
http://lisacarlislebooks.com

Lisa Cordeiro
US Marine Corps
Military Memoirs – Parris Island & Journey of a Woman Marine
http://lisacordeiro.com

Loni Lynne
US Navy
Let Fate guide you… One story at a time
http://lonilynne.blogspot.com

Lori Avocato
US Air Force
Mystery/Romance author
http://loriavocato.com

MA Monnin
US Air Force
Mystery/Romantic Suspense
http://mamonnin.com

Mahalia Levey
US Navy
The Decadent Side of Sin
http://www.mahalialevey.com

Marie Johnston
US National Guard
Smart women, steamy stories
http://www.mariejohnstonwriter.com

Megan Westfield
US Navy
Megan Westfield writes adventure-sport romances set in beautiful, wild locations.
www.meganwestfield.com

Misty MacRae
US Navy
A Dash of Romance with a Dusting of Mystery
http://mistymacrasblog.blogspot.com

Monica Burns
US Army
Sensual, Emotional, Unforgettable Romance
Monicaburns.com

Myla Jackson
US Army and US Air Force
Sinfully Sexy Romance
http://www.mylajackson.com

Nancy S Brandt
US Army
Where the fantasy is always epic and the romance is always sweet.
www.nancysbrandt.com

Nancy J Parra
US Air Force
Romantic Suspense
http://www.nancyjparra.com

Rochelle Weber
US Navy
Science Fiction Romance
http://www.rochelleweber.com

Rogenna Brewer
US Navy
Where Romance is Always an Adventure
http://rogennabrewer.com

Rue Allyn
US Navy
Romance – Historical, Contemporary, Erotic
http://RueAllyn.com

Sandy Wickersham-McWhorter
US Air Force
Unexpected Romantic Fiction
http://sandywick.blogspot.com

Sapphire Phelan
US Army
Dark heroes and heroines with bite…sink your teeth into romance
http://sapphirephelan.com

SE Babin
US Air Force, Texas Air National Guard
Romcom, Mysteries, Urban Fantasy
http://sebabin.com

Shannon Nemechek
US Army
Warranted Series
www.shannonnemechek.com

Sonia Taylor Brock
US Marine Corps
Unique Twists, Paranormal Kitchen Sink
https://www.soniataylorbrock.com

Stacy McKitrick
US Army
Even vampires can be bitten by love
http://www.stacymckitrick.com

Susan Ann Wall
US Army
Journey into romance…love always follows.
www.susanannwall.com

Suzie Quint
US Army
Falling In Love with Romance
http://suziequint.com

Tarina Deaton
US Air Force
Real Heroes, Real Love
www.tarinadeaton.com

Teresa D’Amario
US Air Force
Author of True Mate Series
http://teresadamario.com

Terry Spear
US Army
Shifter romantic suspense and medieval Highland romance
www.terryspear.com

Tracey Cramer-Kelly

Army National Guard
Military Romance and Medical Drama
http://TraceyCramerKelly.com

Wayne Greenough
US Navy
Romantic Suspense, YA, Juvenile, SciFi, and Hard Boiled Detective
http://waynegreenough.com

William Maltese
US Army
Providing Readers with International Best-Sellers for over Four Decades
http://www.williammaltese.com/


Previous tributes

2011 https://www.rlfblog.com/salute-to-author-veterans-2011/

2012 https://www.rlfblog.com/salute-to-veteran-authors-veteransday/

2013 https://www.rlfblog.com/2013-salute-to-author-veterans-rlfblog/

2014 https://www.rlfblog.com/salute-author-veterans-2014/

2015 https://www.rlfblog.com/veterans/

2016 https://www.rlfblog.com/author-veterans/

2017 https://www.rlfblog.com/tribute-author-veterans-1117/

Special Mention

Military News Blog – former military and police authors

RomVets – Women Writers of Romance Who Served

Anne Ashby – Writing Warm Fuzzy and Fun (New Zealand Armed Forces Navy)

Peter Perrin – Romance with mature characters (Royal Air Force)

Gone But Not Forgotten

Terry Irene Blain – US Navy

Permanent page salute (updated annually)

https://www.rlfblog.com/salute-to-author-veterans/

Invitation

If you are an author, and a veteran, let us know. We’d be honored to include you in our annual post. You can add your name to the list here. https://goo.gl/forms/OYzuWXrFRWanEysU2

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