Monthly Archives: May 2011

Avenger Pilot Found!

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Tom Hopp

I’ve identified the Navy torpedo bomber pilot who was shot down along with my Uncle Herb while they were attacking an Imperial Japanese task force in the battle for Guadalcanal in 1943. It will take more research to get the details sorted out, but a blockbuster story is definitely in the offing. Continue reading →

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Now thatsa martini!

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Tom Hopp

Do yourself a favor on a hot summer day. Try one of these. You’ll be refreshed. Continue reading →

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High Stone Chateau under construction

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Tom Hopp

On a book research mission, I’ve been touring Sonoma wine country and the NorCal coast for the purpose of backgrounding my next Peyton McKean mystery, tentatively entitled “High Stone Chateau.” Continue reading →

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Riding Quetzalcoatlus

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Tom Hopp

Those doggone pterosaurs were incredible creatures. Look at that big one over there, as tall as a giraffe! Continue reading →

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