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TWYLA & THE WARBIRDS
T.W. BELLEN
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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF THE AUTHOR AND HENRY ROI OF https://henryroipr.com.
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BASED UPON, AND INSPIRED BY, REAL WOMEN, AND REAL EVENTS. A UKRAINIAN-AMERICAN STORY
"I am a fighter pilot. I am Twyla Campbell. I chase death for a living and it chases me right back."
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November 25, 2024
TWB Publishing
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ABOUT TWYLA & THE WARBIRDS:
For Twyla Campbell, a spirited redhead born in Odessa and raised in the secluded town of Boonville, California, life has always been a "poorly shuffled deck."
After losing her family in a freak accident, the neighbor boy picked up the peices and gave Twyla her life's passion--flying.
In 1941, Twyla and the rest of the United States were thrust into war and death as the attack on Pearl Harbor rocked the world.
Right in the middle of the action was Twyla, a young pilot determined to contribute the the war effort.
The only problem? She's a woman born before her time.
As the U.S. readies to fight, Twyla perseveres alongside the other brave members of the Women Air Force Service Pilot struggling to break into the male-dominated military. But When tragedy strikes again, Twyla lands in a position she could never have imagined--inside one of the only all-female fighter squadrons of World War II. Pushing past her limits while facing death at every turn, Twyla may just find the family she's always searched for among the gunfire and suicide sorites.
Now, Twyla is ready to tell her story. But is the world finally ready to listen?
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PRAISE FOR TWYLA & THE WARBIRDS:
“Very little has been written about the female pilots who flew during the war, a story as fascinating as it is unfortunately neglected. Bellen provides a captivating portrayal of the risks these women took and the sacrifices they made, a service not always duly recognized. In addition, the depiction of the aerial combat is electrifying—the author draws these scenes with cinematic vivacity.” —Kirkus Reviews
"It occurred to me whose writing style this reminds me of Harper Lee. Not bad." —Rick Stone author, "Becomes the Wind”
Historical fiction fans rejoice! Twyla will join the battle for the skies and the breathtaking beauty and despair that follow will keep you glued to your seat as you turn the pages of this book of war, sisterhood, passion and love.—Cas Donovan, Motion Picture Executive
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
T.W. has been a writer and filmmaker for 30 years. He co-wrote TURRET, a WWII thriller, in development now.
As cinematographer and co-producer, T.W,’s short film, GETTING HER, is currently screening in film festivals around the world and collecting many awards.
T.W. is a California College of Art graduate, with a degree in film/drawing and art history.
When not writing, T.W. works much like a carny in Los Angeles, New York and Northern California, as a Director of Photography in television.
Lately, T.W. filmed Amazon’s AS WE SEE IT, HBO’s Emmy wining comedy, VEEP, GOOD GIRLS, RISE and ABOUT A BOY for UNIVERSAL/NBC. Most recently, T.W. could be found in NYC on Apple TV’s series DEAR EDWARD (based on the book)
Lifelong student of history and aviation, T.W. grew up at naval bases Kwajalein, Honolulu and China Lake, California.
In 2003, T.W. was at Kitty Hawk, NC for the 100th anniversary of powered flight with a motion picture camera in hand.
Are there enough stories about badass women pilots? Never!
