Book Name: Palace Dog
Goodreads Link: February 27, 2015
Author Name: R. E. Nelson
Publisher: Dreamspinner
Press
Cover Artist: Paul Richmond
Blurb:
In April 1975, as the government in Saigon is falling,
Michael Andrews prepares to make his way back to Vietnam to find the love he
was forced to leave.
But Michael’s journey begins four years earlier. He joins the Air Force to keep out of the Army and out of Vietnam, but his first assignment is teaching English in Saigon to members of the Vietnamese military in an Army program called Palace Dog.
As an artist, and a man, before his time in Vietnam, Michael found life lonely and unsatisfying. In the midst of war, Michael searches for direction and meaning. He ultimately finds love and hope with Thao, a young Vietnamese art student, only to have their already uncertain future wrenched from them when he is pulled out of the country.
For Michael, his return in 1975 is inevitable and without question, though the outcome he hopes for is anything but assured.
But Michael’s journey begins four years earlier. He joins the Air Force to keep out of the Army and out of Vietnam, but his first assignment is teaching English in Saigon to members of the Vietnamese military in an Army program called Palace Dog.
As an artist, and a man, before his time in Vietnam, Michael found life lonely and unsatisfying. In the midst of war, Michael searches for direction and meaning. He ultimately finds love and hope with Thao, a young Vietnamese art student, only to have their already uncertain future wrenched from them when he is pulled out of the country.
For Michael, his return in 1975 is inevitable and without question, though the outcome he hopes for is anything but assured.
Categories:
Gay Fiction, Historical, M/M Romance
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Excerpt:
The
cyclo had bumped across the bridge, following the curve in the road, then moved
quickly down the final straight stretch, past houses and shops, past rows of
trees and walls and occasional open spaces, past vendors who lined the street’s
edge selling gasoline in glass bottles. Motorcycles, Lambretta mini-buses
packed with people, cream-and-blue Renault taxis, pedestrians with baskets and
boxes—all crowded the street. Noises, smells, and smoke came from everywhere,
and as the driver increased his speed, I smiled, gripping the metal frame
tighter and pushing slightly with my feet as the moist wind rushed around me.
Speeding through the streets of Saigon, wearing the green Air
Force-issued jungle fatigues, my life of a year ago seemed unreal.
Pages or Words: 206 pages
Author Bio:
R.E. Nelson was born in Texas and
raised in Southern California. He has been writing for as long as he can
remember. One of his earliest recollections related to writing is winning an
essay contest in sixth grade--something patriotic about the American flag. When
he travels, his preference is staying in select areas for an extended period of
time and learning about that place. He has lived in both Vietnam (twice,
actually) and Saudi Arabia, and also spent time in Egypt, South Korea, Shanghai
(his only China visit thus far), and Dubai. Now he is happy to call San
Francisco home.
Where to find the author:
Twitter: @RENelson13
Short Q & A with author R.E. Nelson
Short Q & A with author R.E. Nelson
Q –
Most amazing place you’ve ever been?
R.E. Nelson - Luxor and Aswan, Egypt
Q -
Most memorable moment as an author?
R.E. Nelson - Getting the offer for the book.
Tour Dates: February 27, 2015
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