R.L.Clayton

I've been thinking of doing a children's book. Yes, I know it's a vast departure from my other genre. At the book festival, Habitat for Humanity and Caid coupled up with a robot and hard hat decoration program that drew in lots of kids. So, I thought there should be a kids book on the table. We'll see how the ideas go. I might have to recruit my granddaughter to help. She's 7, and that's my target age. We'll see. My plate's getting full and no writing is happening at the moment. My brain is telling me to take a little time off.

The plot for Dead Again (that's the tentative title of the sequel to Dead & Dead For Real) is rolling around in my head, so I'm not idle. So far, the picture I have of conditions in the US is bleak. We'll see what continues to develop. I'll be putting together a newsletter soon, too.

The Tucson Festival Of Books was a great success for me. I cannot give enough thanks to Caid Industries and Habitat for Humanity in allowing me to set up a table in their booth. Thank you Thank you. Special thanks to Nancy and Bill A.

I sold 20 books, including 2 complete sets of the Evolution River Series. I especially want to hear back from Melody and The Twins as to their thoughts fo the series. I sold out of Wings of the WASP and Dead & Dead For Real on the first day, Not to worry, I had more, though I am now out of Wings. The order has shipped. This is good news, because I am anticipating more sales as my wife texted me while at the festival that the Arizona Daily Star reviewed Wings of the WASP favorably. Below is the review:

Arizona Daily Star

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Wings of the W. A. S. P. by R. L. Clayton (Createspace Independent Publishing, $14.99; 7.99 digital

During World War II, WASPS (Women Airforce Service Pilots) flew domestic missions, freeing up male pilots for combat and service duty. It was a valuable wartime contribution, but the female flyers in R. L. Clayton’s eye-opening historical novel were not welcome by the military brass at the Marana Airfield. When an attempt to sabotage a WASP by causing a mid-air incident goes horribly wrong – and a cover-up at the highest levels ensues – Sgt. Joe Clark risks everything to set the historical record straight and put his own demons to rest. Clayton, who lives in Tucson was inspired by his mother’s war-time experiences as a WASP.

Helena Woodhams

I did reduce the e-book price, so, get 'em while they are hot!

What a great Tucson Festival of Books! I sold a goodly number of books and met some really nice people. I'm working on a new issue of the newsletter and will have some pictures from the Festival. I also got some great news that WIngs of the W.A.S.P, was reviewed in the Arizona Daily Star. Here's the review.

Arizona Daily Star

Sunday, March 13, 2016

Wings of the W. A. S. P. by R. L. Clayton (Createspace Independent Publishing, $14.99; 7.99 digital

During World War II, WASPS (Women Airforce Service Pilots) flew domestic missions, freeing up male pilots for combat and service duty. It was a valuable wartime contribution, but the female flyers in R. L. Clayton’s eye-opening historical novel were not welcome by the military brass at the Marana Airfield. When an attempt to sabotage a WASP by causing a mid-air incident goes horribly wrong – and a cover-up at the highest levels ensues – Sgt. Joe Clark risks everything to set the historical record straight and put his own demons to rest. Clayton, who lives in Tucson was inspired by his mother’s war-time experiences as a WASP.

Helena Woodham

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