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David A. Schwinghammer
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Hi, everybody. I'm a retired English teacher trying to realize a dream I've had since I put on a puppet show in third grade. Wouldn't you know it, I was censored.
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Twenty years as an English/social studies teacher. I have written six novels, working on number seven, STRANGERS ARE FROM ZEUS. SOLDIER'S GAP is the only one I've published. My main influence, if I have one, would be Joseph Heller. Also love Ed McBain's 87th Precinct novels. I have recently posted the first chapter of a completed novel, HONEST THIEF, TENDER MURDERER (under stories) that I'd like some feedback on. I will probably post one or two more chapters of that novel.
"With its complex interplay of bizarre yet believable characters, Soldier's Gap falls somewhere between Northern Exposure and Twin Peaks." -- Dave King, Writer's Digest columnist
"Enthusiastically recommended reading for mystery buffs." Midwest Book Review. "Murder isn't usually this much fun." Amazon reviewer.
"The story takes place in a small town that is so real that you would swear you would recognize the town of Soldier's Gap immediately if you drove through it. The people are fully authentic and unique. The humor that runs through the book is heart felt and keeps it from being too dark." Amazon reviewer.
"I read the description of Soldier's Gap and snorted coffee all over my laptop. It sounds like great fun." Sleepless - Mystery forum
"This ain't Mayberry and the head of the investigation ain't Andy Griffith (Deputy Sheriff Dave Jenkins arrives on the scene of the murder with a hangover). Jenkins, it is obvious from the start, has his own demons, and they become more apparent as the murder investigation goes along." Amazon reviewer
"Soldier's Gap is a smorgasboard of a book, full of quirky yet entirely true-to-life characters that offers humor, mystery, suspense and romance. It's a fun read." Amazon reviewer
Birth Place: St. Cloud, MN US
Accomplishments: Excellent reviews on Amazon. Currently averaging four and a half stars from eight reviews. Would appreciate more.
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Books
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Short Stories
Black and White and Red All over by David A. Schwinghammer
A boy plans to kill an aged nun after being humiliated in class....
Dissecting Beowulf by David A. Schwinghammer
A young man goes out on his student teaching assignment in a suburb of a large city.
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Soldier's Gap, Chapter One by David A. Schwinghammer
When a high school principal is murdered, Deputy Sheriff Dave Jenkins sets out to find the killer and weird psychic happenings get in the way....
Soldier's Gap, Chapter 2 by David A. Schwinghammer
Deputy sheriff Dave Jenkins and night deputy Mingo Jones arrive at the scene of the murder of Jerry Egge, high school principal....
Bereavement Blues by David A. Schwinghammer
A Community College instructor
deals with the death of his wife.
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Little Crow by David A. Schwinghammer
A farmer shoots a great Sioux chief.
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Calliope's Revenge by David A. Schwinghammer
The God of poetry seeks retribution....
All the Good Stories Are Taken by David A. Schwinghammer
A young writer makes love to
a ghost, then sets out to find out
who she was....
Odyssey of a Southpaw by David A. Schwinghammer
A sad sack left-hander gets his first chance to pitch in a play-off game.
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A Boy Named Bentley by David A. Schwinghammer
A young Wisconsin boy experiences the trials and tribulations of being stuck with an egghead name.
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Dirt by David A. Schwinghammer
A man attends his ex-lover's wedding.
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Fisher of Men, Chapter 7 by David A. Schwinghammer
The Bishop comes to see Father Czech, Father Dewey gives his first sermon, and he and Viktorija have a long talk.
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Speed Dating With 'Janeane Garofalo' by David A. Schwinghammer
Unable to get over a bad break-up, a broken-hearted fellow agrees to try
speed dating.
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The Cynic by David A. Schwinghammer
Bob Goodrich can't get a date until he summons up the courage to ask out the office wall flower.
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Honest Thief, Tender Murderer - Chapter Seven by David A. Schwinghammer
Will wakes up in the hospital; Ned prepares to take the bulldozer to the Dakotas to sell at auction.
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Mengele's Double, Chapter 7 by David A. Schwinghammer
Charlie is arrested as a suspect in the Dorie Bendix kidnapping.
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Mengele's Double, Chapter Six by David A. Schwinghammer
Charlie, Angela, and the cat head for Mason City in Charlie's VW.
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Honest Thief, Tender Murderer --- Chapter One by David A. Schwinghammer
When Ned Tuttle gets a letter from his ex-wife asking for money, he decides
to steal a bulldozer, hoping she'll change her mind about him and want to get back together. Comments appreciated....
Angel Baby by David A. Schwinghammer
A young man is manipulated by a con woman.
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Non-Qualified Swimmer, Part I by David A. Schwinghammer
A young country boy must learn to
deal with Navy Boot Camp....
Honest Thief, Tender Murderer, Chapter Six by David A. Schwinghammer
Loretta is back in Minnesota and wants
Ned to talk to his son Blake. Meanwhile, Ned Kneebone has a gun fight with the Bradshaw boy.
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Prodigy with Hooves by David A. Schwinghammer
A little boy suspects his teachers might be aliens....
Triskaidekaphobia by David A. Schwinghammer
John Gustafson goes to see a shrink about his fear of the number "thirteen".
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Fisher of Men, Chapter Six by David A. Schwinghammer
Roman Platz becomes the principal suspect in the Andy Leyk murder.
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Strangers are from Zeus, Prologue by David A. Schwinghammer
A stranger shows up in East Embarrass, a small mining town in Northern Minnesota; he has no recollection of who he is....
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Poetry
The Do Drop Inn by David A. Schwinghammer
Conversation is dead.
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Stradivarius by David A. Schwinghammer
Old, but still looking for the one. (Sonnet)...
Snow-a-holic by David A. Schwinghammer
Why snow is holy
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Girls Who Wear Glasses by David A. Schwinghammer
Dorothy Parker doesn't know guys.
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Ode to Neve Campbell by David A. Schwinghammer
Neve Campbell shows up in my dream....
Jacks or Better 101 by David A. Schwinghammer
Freshman English is a lot like playing poker with a Boatswainsmate....
Never My Love by David A. Schwinghammer
Regretful poem about fate...
3 O'Clock by David A. Schwinghammer
An insomniac suffers through the night....
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Articles
One out of 26 Bosses are Psychopaths! by David A. Schwinghammer
A new study says four percent of our
nation's execs have a mental problem.
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Scalia and Thomas Vote to Deny Inmate Right to New Trial by David A. Schwinghammer
Scalia and Thomas vote for political ideology over the right thing to do every single time.
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A Female George Will by David A. Schwinghammer
Mona Charen decries election 'fables'.
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Clarence Darrow (book review) by David A. Schwinghammer
Author John A. Farrell covers all the great cases (Leopold and Loeb; Scopes Monkey Trial; the Wild Bill Haywood trial etc.) and doesn't shy away from detailing Darrow's faults.
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Nazis on the Run (book review) by David A. Schwinghammer
Gerald Steinacher shows how the International Red Cross, the Catholic
church, and the CIA helped Nazis escape after WWII.
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Stan Musial (book review) by David A. Schwinghammer
George Vecsey includes lots of infor you didn't know about Stan "The Man." For instance, the Brooklyn Dodgers' fans gave him that nickname.
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It All Started With Moussaoui by David A. Schwinghammer
Political wrangling led to our present
economic mess.
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Why Read SOLDIER'S GAP by David A. Schwinghammer
SOLDIER'S GAP was my first serious effort at writing a novel. It took me about six months to write the first draft and another five years to rewrite it, 23 times, a rather inexact number, considering...
Alexander the Great, book review by David A. Schwinghammer
Philip Freeman shows how ruthless (and determined) Alexander the Great really was.
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George Washington (book review) by David A. Schwinghammer
Washington's two terms as president sound a whole lot like modern America.
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Improve morale, improve education by David A. Schwinghammer
If our schools are behind, it's because
teachers don't get enough input.
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Unamerican activities by David A. Schwinghammer
Clinton may have been right about the vast conservative conspiracy.
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Ayn Rand, poor role model by David A. Schwinghammer
Congressman Paul Ryan espouses Ayn Rand's capitalist disdain for the poor.
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Born-Agains Take Us Down a Slippery Slope by David A. Schwinghammer
More and more born-again Christians are being elected to Congress and state houses.
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Two can play this game! by David A. Schwinghammer
I f conservatives want to attack liberal causes, they should expect reprisals.
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Wisconsin gov's assault on unions blessing in disguise? by David A. Schwinghammer
Scott Walker may have bitten off
more than he can chew.
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Comanche Warriors (book review) by David A. Schwinghammer
SC Gwynne does for the Comanches what Dee Brown did for the Plains Indians.
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J.D. Salinger (book review) by David A. Schwinghammer
New biography on J.D. Salinger reveals how eastern religion influenced his writing.
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Freedom for whom? by David A. Schwinghammer
Conservative commentators and tea party activists distort the idea of freedom.
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UNBROKEN (book review) by David A. Schwinghammer
Seabiscuit author Laura Hillenbrand follows world class runner, Louis Zamperinie's travails as a WWII prisoner.
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George Will, facing integrity deficit. by David A. Schwinghammer
Will blames public employees for state and local deficits.
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What would Al Gore have done? by David A. Schwinghammer
If Al Gore had been elected would the recession have occurred?
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Our Polarized Society by David A. Schwinghammer
Some thoughts on how we can end the gridlock and vitriol.
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Wrecking Ball vs. Teachers by David A. Schwinghammer
Governor of New Jersey blames teachers for state's huge deficit.
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Progress Is Our Most Important Product by David A. Schwinghammer
Many Conservative talking points will be passe in a few years.
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Links
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| Mysterywriter.net
Includes short stories and book reviews.
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Amazon.com
Book site with synopsis and reviews.
New and used copies at a discount.
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Bookfinder
Lowest price for SOLDIER'S GAP.
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Bookpublisher.com
Home page for Wheatmark, publisher of
SOLDIER'S GAP.
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Additional information
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| I've taught a beginning novel's course for the St. Cloud Community Ed. program for several years. |
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