I find it fascinating that these ladies emphasize the humanity of the brave men they write about. Too often, we have this vision of stoic soldiers who never show what they're really feeling, emotionally cut off from family and loved ones. All rigid and dogmatic. But the truth is, they really aren't. Like medical personnel, they have to bury what they're feeling in order to do the job they have taken on. It's a hard thing they do and we are all safer for them doing it.
So, in honor of those brave men -- and women; I won't forget you either -- this divine creature is dedicated to Teresa, Kallypso, and those who love the soldiers everywhere.
You know, I could most definitely serve him myself. Definitely packing in more ways than one. I'm saluting right now. How about you?
With love,
Siobhan
God bless our men and women in uniform! And the family members who serve and sacrifice right along with them. I love writing about them and even though their ladies have to work harder to get past their defenses, man oh man, it's worth it to get at what makes these men tick.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout out to Teresa and me, Siobhan! All the best!
Kally
My pleasure, my dear.
DeleteUm, to paraphrase Mae West, is that a banana in his pocket, or is he just glad to see me?
ReplyDeleteI agree about our men and women in uniform. We owe them a huge debt. Teresa and Kallypso are amazing authors and do a great job of showing the emotional vulnerability of their military characters. I hope anyone seeing this post who hasn't yet read their books will be kind to herself and get their books now!