Archive for the ‘Writing’ Category
I am using this post to unashamedly beg for help. My fundraiser to print Proof of Our Resolve begins today. I have 60 days to raise $750 copies for the first print run. I figure if I can’t raise $750 in two months, my writing just sucks! http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/proof-of-our-resolve-by-chris-hernandez-begging-to-be-printed/x/3108659 There are rewards for different contribution amounts. […]
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Tags: Afghanistan, Chris Hernandez, military fiction, proof of our resolve
“I was pinned down by sniper fire.” No, I’m not quoting a Soldier or Marine who served in Iraq. I’m not talking about the incident I personally experienced in Afghanistan, where a sniper barely missed me. These aren’t the words of a Vietnam veteran describing one of the most terrifying incidents of his life. So […]
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Tags: benghazi, hillary clinton
Line in the Valley, chapter 5
I was only going to put four chapters of this book on my blog, but due to overwhelming demand (one guy named Mikey) I decided to go ahead and put chapter 5 up. Critiques, please. ———————————————————– Chapter 5 First platoon huddled around the hood of Lieutenant Quincy’s humvee, staring at a map. Captain Harcrow and […]
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Tags: cartels, Line in the Valley, military fiction, Texas border
One group of people in America is truly evil. No, I’m not referring to Muslim terrorists. Yes, the two Boston bombers were Muslims, but they don’t represent all Muslims. I’m not saying this to be politically correct, or because modern society demands proclamations against any kind of bias. I know not all Muslims are terrorists […]
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Tags: Boston bombing, media, racism, Tsarnaev
Line in the Valley, chapter 4
Corporal Marc D’Angelo crouched below the edge of the low steel wall encircling the five-ton truck’s bed, keeping as still as possible. His breath was ragged and his heart pounded so hard it hurt. Of the seven soldiers in the bed with him, two were still making noise. One was gurgling, the other doing something […]
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Tags: cartels, Line in the Valley, military fiction, Texas border
Line in the Valley, chapter 3
Line in the Valley, Chapter 3. Please keep the advice and suggestions coming, I listen to it all. Thanks guys. NOTE ADDED 4/9/13: I made some changes based on very good critiques from several readers. Please check out the revisions and let me know what you think. ——————————————– “Well, 9? You see anything yet?” Lieutenant […]
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Tags: border war, cartels, Chris Hernandez, Line in the Valley, military fiction
Line in the Valley, chapter 2
Chapter 2 of book three in my series. The first chapter is here: http://chrishernandezauthor.com/2013/03/22/novel-excerpt-first-chapter-of-book-3/ Looking for honest critiques. Hope you enjoy it, and thanks. ———————————————————— Chapter 2 Sergeant First Class Jerry Nunez kicked open the humvee door and stepped out onto the pavement. As he stretched his cramped muscles, all the old, familiar aches and […]
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Tags: cartels, military fiction, Texas border
On March 24th I made a major leap forward; an essay I wrote was published in the Austin American Statesman. The essay was my assertion that veterans aren’t victims; we chose military service as free men and women, and don’t need anyone’s pity. It was fairly well received. A handful of readers have commented on […]
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Tags: austin american statesman, veteran writers, Zackary dryer
Veterans don’t need pity
This essay was published yesterday by the Austin American Statesman. http://www.statesman.com/news/news/opinion/veteran-reports-of-recruitment-tricks-and-trauma-m/nWxRF/ Veteran: Reports of recruitment tricks and trauma misleading By Chris Hernandez Two years ago I attended a presentation by a woman who advocates “selective conscientious objector” status. In other words, she believes service members should be able to say, “I’ll go to war in […]
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Tags: Afghanistan, iraq, PTSD, veterans
Line in the Valley, chapter 1
I’ve decided to post the first chapter of book 3 in my series. It’s titled Line in the Valley, and is about Jerry Nunez’s unit fighting a cartel incursion on the Texas border. The Amazon judges read this and decided it blows, so I’d like to hear what you guys think. Please drop critiques on […]
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Tags: cartels, military fiction, Texas border, veteran writers
