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Category Archives: Camilla Hall

May 17, 1974: Camilla is killed

May 17, 2023

(This was originally published on May 17, 2021) On May 17, 1974, more than 400 police officers surrounded a house …

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The legacy of Marcus Foster, victim of the SLA

February 25, 2023

I enjoyed reading this New York Post article on the legacy of educator Marcus Foster and lessons from him we …

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Why do I write?

December 24, 2022

I’ve not thought much about this before besides the obvious — I’ve always liked words, I’ve always liked to read, …

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A more complete story

December 23, 2022

This article struck me today, mainly because I feel these are things that could have been said by Camilla’s family …

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Looking for more SLA information?

September 11, 2022

It’s not too difficult to find information that gives an overview of the Symbionese Liberation Army. My book does not …

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Kim Wexler sheds light on Camilla

August 9, 2022

Something Kim Wexler said in a recent episode of Better Call Saul struck me as it relates to Camilla. I’ve …

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Here are some errors I caught…

July 11, 2022

Galley proofs are done! The last step before a manuscript goes to press is to proof the galley pages. These …

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My two favorite topics: obituaries and radicals

May 3, 2022

Should people be frozen in time, remembered for their worst moments? Think of your worst moment: is that how you’d …

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March newsletter

March 18, 2022

(This newsletter went out to my subscribers earlier this week. Subscribe to get a freebie and to stay current with …

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Drumroll…catalog description for my book

February 18, 2022

Things are moving ahead. Presses everywhere are working on their fall releases (or next spring’s releases, in the case of …

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