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Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author

@herbthewriter.bsky.social

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Author of award-winning historical fiction, including The French Girl's War and Jingle Boys. Lover of dogs, the things children say, irony, and, apparently, sugar. Visit me at www.herbthewriter.com

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Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · 2d

In 2003, I was awarded Best Screenplay at the Lake Arrowhead Film Festival. That was an honor, but what made it so much more wonderful was the chance to sit with June Lockhart. She told me how important writers were! Thank you, June! You were an inspiration!

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#writerslife

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · 26d

Serious question: Is anyone named, Curb? Anyone? Really, anyone? 😩🤦🏻‍♂️

#really #whoiscurb #myname #nevergetitright

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · 28d

I love my Jane Goodall Lego set! She remains a role model for everyone who believes in science, research, and adventure, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving of a Lego tribute. May her memory and he life’s work continue to inspire others. RIP Jane Goodall! #JaneGoodall #janegoodallinstitute

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Sep 26

Not my name…or anyone’s name. Yeesh. 🤦🏻‍♂️

#NotMyName #mylife #GottaBeKidding

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Aug 9

It's national book lover's day. And I have to say, I love writing them as much as I love reading them! 😎

www.amazon.com/stores/autho...

#NationalBookLoversDay #historicalfiction #reading #writerslife

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Jul 16

🎼You wanna be where everybody knows your name 🎹

*sigh*

#nevergetitright #whatsmyname #hookedonphonics

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Jun 8

You’re not wrong! 😎

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Jun 7

So... yes, I'm working on the new book. Hooray! (That's the good news).

The bad news is that I've had German and Irish accents in my head for months like a crazy, haunted person.

#writerproblems #historicalfiction #GratefulAuthor

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Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · May 29

Getting ready for summer? Here's a great place to start:
www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKM8DY1W/

#historicalfiction #summerreading #GratefulAuthor

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · May 11

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
Moms love historical fiction by Herb Williams-Dalgart.

Check out www.herbthewriter.com

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Mar 10

A new book—yes! Next big musical hit? Not exactly. 😎

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Mar 9

Jingle Boys can be found at Barnes & Noble online:
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jingle-boy...

I promise all the same excitement and adventure will still be there, no matter where you find the book!

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#GratefulAuthor #JingleBoys #historicalfiction #writerslife

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Mar 2

I saw this on a writer's group page and it made me laugh. Figured I'd share it in case it makes you laugh, too!

#writerslife #workingonmybook #ilovelucy

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Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Feb 22

This happened! I loved getting talk about writing and my books on the KXFM program, "Everybody's Got a Story" with John Tynan!

Listen here: kxfmradio.org/shows/everyb...

#writerslife #GratefulAuthor #historicalfiction #radiofun

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Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Feb 10

Shakespeare's, "The Tempest," Act 2, Scene 1: “What's past is prologue”

Been thinking a lot lately about how we need to learn from our past...

It's one reason I write historical fiction!

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#historicalfiction #bookstagram #LearnFromHistory

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Feb 4

If that Amazon gift card is burning a hole in your pocket, why not try some award-winning historical fiction?

★ Action ★ Romance ★ Music ★ Drama ★ Humor ★ Espionage

Readers’ Favorite – “★★★★★ Five Stars!”

www.amazon.com/dp/1735618411/

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Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Feb 3

Hooray!

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Jan 28

Yep, true. Makes me wonder if there's some database out there tracking my inquiries about murder, poison, secret codes, and now WWII German submarines. Wonder what the algorithm thinks of me!

#writerslife #searchhistory #historicalfiction

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Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Jan 24

Oxford studies also show that those books are 20% better. 🥸

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Jan 24

Looking for the same! I'll follow this thread!

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Jan 24

NO OXFORD COMMA:
My favorite sandwiches are egg salad, peanut butter and tuna.

WITH OXFORD COMMA:
My favorite sandwiches are egg salad, peanut butter, and tuna.

In short, if you like to eat peanut butter with your tuna, leave out the comma. Or, if you're not a psychopath, use the comma.

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Jan 17

Yep. Nailed it. Very much needed that. Thanks, Mark!

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Jan 5

Ready for your winter reads? Here's a helpful chart!

😉

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Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Dec 26

Thinking about how to use your Amazon gift card?

www.amazon.com/dp/1735618411/

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#jinglealltheway #HistoricalFiction #bookstagram #booksky

Herb Williams-Dalgart, Author @herbthewriter.bsky.social · Dec 24

Good news for those who have to answer, "Is Santa Clause real?" When the kids ask, the answer can be "yes" -- and you won't be a liar!

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Was St. Nicholas a Real Person?

The jolly, red-suited Santa Claus who delivers presents on Christmas Eve is a beloved and immediately recognizable figure in much of the world. He is very much a magical, whimsical character, but his ...

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