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Dark Clouds
A Dark Cloud hides the light meant to reach us, The light meant to teach us, The light meant to feed us. Life, our very spirit, can be...
Richard LaMotte
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Awards Season
In recent months, we have been honored to receive awards for Follow His Lead in the categories of military and animal fiction. We have...
Richard LaMotte
Feb 17, 20242 min read
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For the Love of Dogs
Recently, it was my honor to finally meet MSG (Ret.) John Burnam—recipient of two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star Medal, and the Vietnam...
Richard LaMotte
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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Launch Day - FOLLOW HIS LEAD
October 24, 2023 brings the culmination of several years of work together by an assortment of talented folks. My wife Stephanie, an...
Richard LaMotte
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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Farewell, Mr. Robinson
The passing of one’s childhood hero can be a difficult pill to swallow. My dose came on September 26th with the announcement that Brooks...
Richard LaMotte
Oct 2, 20233 min read
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The Three Soldiers
On a typical hot and humid day in August, my wife and I visited the Vietnam Memorial on The Mall in Washington. Entering from the...
Richard LaMotte
Sep 17, 20232 min read
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The Long Journey Home
Canadian geese are creatures of intense habit. Many people know they mate for life and when their mate dies, most never mate again. They...
Richard LaMotte
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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The Eyes Have It
Many thanks to all of you who participated in the Cover Poll for Follow His Lead. Just over 60% of you voted for the cover featuring the...
Richard LaMotte
Jul 23, 20231 min read
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Father and Son
On the final evening of a two-week trip to Italy, my wife and I decided to settle for an informal meal at an “al fresco” restaurant near...
Richard LaMotte
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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Vietnam War Veterans Day – March 29th
Most Americans know Vietnam veterans have been the most mistreated of all our military veterans. Defending a foreign country from the...
Richard LaMotte
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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The Nature of Change
On a Wednesday afternoon just before Christmas, I was intrigued to learn from our tour guide how many years it takes to make a...
Richard LaMotte
Mar 5, 20232 min read
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Koehler Books accepts Follow His Lead
After several years of extensive research, I am excited to be introducing my debut novel. Like many writers, the pandemic became a time...
Richard LaMotte
Jan 21, 20231 min read
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