Excellent Review of “Hitler Here”

By George Thomas Clark | April 21, 2025

David Lambert is a writer, world traveler, and an alumnus of the University of Washington as well as Dartmouth College. I was therefore particularly pleased to see his review of my biographical novel Hitler Here. “I just finished Hitler Here and really enjoyed it! A great blend of fiction and history–excellently written as well” –…

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Letter to a Friend in Taiwan

By George Thomas Clark | January 10, 2025

A good high school friend, whom I haven’t seen in fifty years, has been living in Taiwan and is in poor health. Twenty-first century wonders and a genial relative enabled me to launch an email to try to reestablish connection Herr von (Germanic Surname), Wie geht es ihnen? (How are you?) I better switch to…

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100 Free Ebooks of HISTORY ENHANCED

By George Thomas Clark | November 25, 2024

Sign up through Saturday November 30 for the Goodreads Giveaway of 100 free ebooks of HISTORY ENHANCED. (And I’d be happy to comp any others – up to 20 – who are interested. Introduction George Thomas Clark combines history and creative writing to enliven stories about fascinating people and events. In Hollywood Heartache, talented but…

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The First Review Arrives

By George Thomas Clark | November 3, 2024

The days right before and after publishing a book are the most stressful and for me the worst is waiting for the early reviews. I’m fortunate that Claire Flanagan was the first to post an opinion – 5 Stars – of History Enhanced in NetGalley, one of the industry leaders in book reviews, on which she…

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History Enhanced is Published

By George Thomas Clark | November 1, 2024

History Enhanced has been published. The collection offers seven scintillating short stories about Hollywood Heartache, Mass Murder, and Cold Warriors. Introduction History Enhanced offers part of the official record, and the author’s creative writing and insights help us understand much of what else could have happened in seven penetrating short stories. Robert Walker – Walker,…

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Pete Rose Crosses Home Plate

By George Thomas Clark | October 3, 2024

The indomitable Pete Rose, the major league king of hits with 4,256, passed away on Monday, and I hereby honor him by linking “A Rose in the Hall of Fame,” an article that I posted in January 2004. A Rose in the Hall of Fame      

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Ruscha Torments Museum Visitor

By George Thomas Clark | September 13, 2024

What the hell? Last I remember I’d stolen a car somewhere in L.A. and started driving around town but now it looks like I’m somehow parked inside a big ole art museum. Right away I see a huge painting named Boss and read a label that it’s by Ed Ruscha. Who is this guy, a…

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Donald and Kamala Head to Head

By George Thomas Clark | September 12, 2024

“I’m not dealing with this nonsense anymore,” says Donald Trump, slapping his silenced microphone and stepping into auditory range of the two network moderators. “Mr. President,” says the female journalist, “we’re preventing you from interrupting Vice President Harris.” “Both of you liberals know the American people love my voice more than any voice in the…

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