What inspired you to write your memoir? I read a humorous book written for the young adult audience and thought I'd like to try to write one like it. Then I decided my experience in the Marine Corps had a lot of humorous incidents in it. With the idea that truth is sometimes stranger than fiction I decided this book might be quite entertaining. About your Book: Not everybody can be a hero but everyone can have an adventure. This book takes you through the rigors and humiliation of Marine … [Read more...] about From Omaha To Da Nang: Reflections Of A 2-Yr Marine by Michael J. Schneider
The Secret of Sangre de Cristo by Michael J. Schneider
The story begins when Mr. Edwards, the high school physical science teacher, teams Cliff Barnes with Darlene for an upcoming field trip to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Cliff is just an average kind of guy. He comes from a working class family and has little disposable income. He tried out for football his first year in high school and got his leg broken. His injury resulted in such medical expense to his parents that he promised them he wouldn’t try out for the team again. Cliff is ecstatic, … [Read more...] about The Secret of Sangre de Cristo by Michael J. Schneider
Interview with Author – Michael J. Schneider
Author Bio: Biographical Information on Michael J. Schneider I was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. At the age of 18, I was eligible to be drafted as the Vietnam War was at its peak. I chose instead to enlist in the U.S. Marines. I spent 14 and 1/2 months in Vietnam with the 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division. My period of service was from October 3, 1969 to December 13, 1970. In 1971 I enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and received a degree in Civil … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Michael J. Schneider
