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Jasper E. Barber, author of "Memories of the Islands," signs his book during a Meet the Author book signing on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Feb. 18, 2010. During the book signing Barber, along with three other writers, explained the storylines behind their books. Barber is a retired Air Force senior master sergeant who lives with his wife in Goldsboro, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson)

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Patti O'Donoghue, author of "The Stanhope Trilogy," autographs one of her books during a Meet the Author book signing on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Feb. 18, 2010. O'Donoghue and three other writers came to the base book signing to explain their storylines and how their life experiences shaped them. O'Donoghue, a 33-year Air Force spouse, started her writing career as a freelance journalist in Goldsboro, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson)

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Michael Farmer, author of "WAR DOGS," discusses his military experience during a Meet the Author book signing on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Feb. 18, 2010. During the book signing the four authors sold copies of their books and signed autographs. Farmer, a retired Army major, resides in Pinehurst, N.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson)

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Jo James, author of "Be Still My Heart," sells a copy of her book during a Meet the Author book signing on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Feb. 18, 2010. During the book signing the authors explained their affiliation to the military and answered questions regarding their lives and the books. James, a 35-year Air Force spouse, lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson)

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Published Feb. 22, 2010
By Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson
4 Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Four authors with military ties participated in a book signing at the base library on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Feb. 18.

The special guest authors were Jo James, "Be Still My Heart," Michael Farmer, "WAR DOGS," Patti O'Donoghue, "The Stanhope Trilogy" and Jasper E. Barber, "Memories of the Islands".

During the book signing, the authors discussed their connection to the military, life experiences and how their life experiences influenced their book's storylines. The authors then answered questions about their lives and their books. The participants were given the opportunity to purchase the author's books, receive autographs and win door prizes.

Meet the Author

Meet the Author

Meet the Author

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