Tom Young, Author

The Mapmaker: A Novel of World War II Amazon.com: The Mapmaker: A Novel of World War II: 9798895651247: Young, Tom: Books

An Amazon review says, “In THE MAPMAKER, Tom Young crafts a gripping thriller set during #WWII, spanning France, England, Italy, and North Africa. His prose is a pleasure to read, and the action scenes are plentiful and absolutely thrilling.”

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"This Is Illegal": NASA Reportedly Ordered To Destroy Important OCO Satellite The satellite is fully functional, providing valuable data, and may soon be burned up in our atmosphere out out of choice.

If science proves you wrong, what do you do? Get rid of the science.

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After Navy Federal Overdraft Fees Case Dropped, Experts Warn Troops Will Need to Be More Vigilant Former officials from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, are calling the watchdog's choice to let Navy Federal Credit Union off the hook for charging its members millions in illegal ov...

This administration supports the troops, right?

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The Maximum Leader rages—and kills the messenger.

No one who believes in American values can support this.

Courageous Mapmaker Charts a Course to Victory in WWII Thriller | BookTrib. A Resistance operative and a daring pilot unite in Tom Young’s WWII thriller The Mapmaker, racing across Nazi-occupied France to aid the Allies before D-Day.

“While delivering pulse-pounding action, the novel also immerses us in its historical moment with impressive authenticity.” @booktrib.bsky.social offers kind words for my #WWII novel THE MAPMAKER.
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Senate GOP-led panel delays testimony for Trump special counsel nominee At least one Republican senator said he was concerned about Paul Ingrassia's alleged ties to antisemitism.

Naturally. A white supremacist nominee.

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Former Afghan interpreter for U.S. military detained by ICE after routine immigration appointment Zia’s arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betra...

The man's arrest is the latest case of federal authorities detaining immigrants with legal status during immigration check-ins. Lawmakers call the detainment of those who helped U.S. troops at war a betrayal. [via @wbur.org]

Press Club Member Tom Young Discusses New Novel in Latest Update-1 Podcast National Press Club member Tom Young has made a successful transition from journalism to fiction writing, leveraging his journalistic skills to craft compelling narratives. In the latest Update-1 epis...

"Damn it. We just lost hydraulic system two." You might say my novel writing began with an aircraft emergency. I enjoyed speaking with my friend and colleague Adam Konowe about that--and my new #WWII novel THE MAPMAKER on Update-1, podcast of the National Press Club.

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US: Immigrants Abused in Florida Detention Sites The United States government has subjected immigrants detained in three Florida facilities to abusive, degrading, and in some cases life-threatening conditions, Americans for Immigrant Justice, Human ...

“If fascism ever comes to America, it will come wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.” That quote is often attributed to Sinclair Lewis. Whether he said it or not, he probably would have agreed with it, and it’s proving true.

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A memorial in Normandy for BELGIAN pilots who flew with the British RAF and helped liberate France. Part of the history behind my new #WWII novel THE MAPMAKER.

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White House mercilessly mocked for posting pic of Trump as Superman ‘He’s literally Lex Luthor,’ jokes California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia

Are they TRYING to look foolish?

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Yes, I imagine so.

Trump suggests taking over New York City and Washington President Trump suggested a federal takeover of New York City and Washington, claiming a "tremendous power at the White House to run places when we have to."

Funny. I can’t seem to find presidential authority to do this anywhere in the Constitution.

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Los Angeles residents were outraged after dozens of federal agents marched through MacArthur Park, in one of the city’s most immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Homeland Security officials said it was an immigration enforcement operation, though it was unclear if anyone had been arrested. trib.al/JYW5IsU

The Order of Liberation Medal honored people or groups who supported the liberation of #France during #WWII. I think my characters Charlotte Denneau and Philippe Gerard, from my novel THE MAPMAKER, would have qualified.
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"A Prince, whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people."

—The Declaration of Independence

If you don’t think this moment of symbolism is 100% deliberate, you haven’t been paying attention.

The Speaker surrendering his gavel is purposeful, self-subjugation to the “King”. Congress betraying its role & yielding its power.

All on #July4th too.

A large pileated woodpecker decided to pay me a visit while I was out on my deck.

US-Ukraine military aid: Pentagon pauses some munitions shipments, including air defense missiles, senior White House official says | CNN The Trump administration is pausing some weapons shipments to Ukraine, including air defense missiles, following a review of military spending and American support to foreign countries, a senior White...

Making Russia great again.

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Thanks to Knox Press for such a great job on the cover. Coming your way on July 22. #WWII

Iranians adapt to wartime life with no internet Restrictions leave millions without access to most websites in wake of cyber attacks

Now that Iran has shut down the internet, its people can’t get accurate information about what’s happening and why. The Voice of America was invaluable at times like these, but Trump shut it down.

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A homemade radio used by the French Resistance during the Nazi occupation. This type of communication figures in my upcoming #WWII novel, THE MAPMAKER, now available for pre-order. #france #military #resistance

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As the US falters, regional ties are well worth strengthening For years, we have been safe because we had this hairy-chested friend, even if not in our own neighbourhood, that others were threatened by.

From the Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald. Our country has lost its way.

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Suspect named in targeted shootings of Minnesota lawmakers A former Minnesota House speaker and her husband were killed and a state senator and his wife were wounded in targeted shootings Saturday at their homes near Minneapolis, officials said.

Every day, for hours on end, blowhards on Fox News and talk radio tell audiences their biggest enemy is their fellow Americans. This is the result.

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National Press Club Condemns Police Targeting of Journalists Covering Los Angeles Protests WASHINGTON, June 9 — Following multiple disturbing incidents in which Los Angeles police and sheriff’s deputies targeted, injured, and obstructed journalists covering public protests, National Press C...

More attacks on press freedom.

Honored to celebrate Canada’s Military Day (much like our own Armed Forces Day) with our neighbors to the north at the Embassy of Canada in Washington.

The Grand Hotel in Zell am See, Austria. Easy Company, of “Band of Brothers” fame, spent time here at the end of #WWII. Pretty nice digs.

Hate had a home here. But we can say that in past tense, fortunately. Hitler’s “Eagle’s Nest,” Berchtesgaden, Germany. #WWII

David Richardson: FEMA head told staff he was previously unaware US has a hurricane season | CNN Politics Staff at the Federal Emergency Management Agency were caught off-guard and left bewildered when the disaster relief agency’s new acting head David Richardson told personnel that he was previously unaw...

Only the best people.

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