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Mark Malatesta Interview and Review with Mike Croissant
During this interview and Mark Malatesta review, author Mike Croissant talks about his book, his best tips for writers, and his...

Mike Croissant
Jan 9, 202433 min read


An Unexpected Visitor
On the flight back to Italy after the harrowing mission to Linz on 25 April 1945, Staff Sergeant Bill Gorrall had watched a defeated...

Mike Croissant
Jan 4, 20242 min read


Remembering Norman Lear’s Service in World War II
Famed TV writer and producer Norman Lear passed away on December 5, 2023, at age 101. While most celebrations of his life have focused on...

Mike Croissant
Dec 18, 20234 min read


Big news on the audio edition of BHH!
I'm glad to announce that Kensington has licensed the audio rights to Bombing Hitler's Hometown to Highbridge, a leading audio publisher....

Mike Croissant
Nov 13, 20231 min read


The official trailer for Bombing Hitler's Hometown is live!
I am excited to present the official trailer for Bombing Hitler's Hometown! I made it myself and am happy with how it turned out.

Mike Croissant
Oct 9, 20231 min read


Doc Demmond’s crash landing
I had to make tough editorial choices for Bombing Hitler's Hometown, given how much research material I collected. Here's a story I found...

Mike Croissant
Aug 5, 20233 min read


Bombing Hitler's Hometown is available for preorder!
On what would have been my uncle's 100th birthday, Bombing Hitler's Hometown went up for preorder. Happy birthday, Uncle Ellsworth. I'm...

Mike Croissant
Jul 3, 20231 min read


Cover reveal!
Citadel Press has unveiled the cover for Bombing Hitler's Hometown! I think it turned out great.

Mike Croissant
Jun 30, 20231 min read


I have a book deal!
I'm thrilled to announce that I have signed a book deal with Citadel Press, an imprint of Kensington Books. I look forward to working...

Mike Croissant
Sep 23, 20221 min read


I've signed an agent!
I'm pleased to announce that I've signed with Scott Mendel of Mendel Media to represent me in my quest to find a publisher for Bombing...

Mike Croissant
Jun 29, 20221 min read


“The Country Where Human Sufferings and Human Life Count for So Little”
In Bombing Hitler's Hometown , I discuss how dozens of survivors of the last mass bombing raid of WWII in Europe were returned to...

Mike Croissant
Mar 7, 202214 min read


The Race to War’s End: A Tale of Three War-Weary B-24 Liberators
When the 485th Bomb Group arrived at Venosa airfield, Italy, in February 1944 to begin combat operations, it had 72 B-24 Liberator...

Mike Croissant
Feb 17, 20225 min read


“I Wasn’t Just Scared, I Was Petrified”
One of the most difficult editorial decisions I had to make for Bombing Hitler's Hometown was to cut the passage about my buddy, Ray...

Mike Croissant
Nov 6, 20219 min read


“It Felt as Though We Were Actually Hanging in the Sky"
After conducting so many interviews and so much primary-source research for Bombing Hitler's Hometown, it was inevitable that I would...

Mike Croissant
Apr 25, 20215 min read


A B-17 Navigator on the Fifteenth Air Force's One and Only Raid on Berlin
Although I interviewed more than fifty veterans for Bombing Hitler's Hometown, I couldn't use every story and anecdote in the book. I...

Mike Croissant
Jan 30, 20214 min read


“We Were Almost Like Brothers”
I interviewed more than fifty veterans for Bombing Hitler's Hometown, but I inevitably had to leave some material on the cutting room...

Mike Croissant
Jan 16, 20217 min read


Unbowed: The Story of Art Jurado
I conducted extensive interviews and research for Bombing Hitler's Hometown, but there was no way to include every story and anecdote in...

Mike Croissant
Jan 1, 20215 min read


"We approached each mission with solemnity, trepidation, fear, and thoughts of dying today, perhaps”
I used extensive first-hand accounts for Bombing Hitler's Hometown, but I inevitably had to make some tough decisions about what to leave...

Mike Croissant
Dec 19, 20204 min read


From the Skies Over Europe in World War II to the Bay of Pigs - The Story of Stan Beerli
I interviewed more than fifty veterans for Bombing Hitler's Hometown, but I inevitably had to leave some material on the cutting room...

Mike Croissant
Dec 5, 20206 min read


Shot at and Missed - The Story of Guyon Phillips
I interviewed more than fifty veterans for Bombing Hitler's Hometown, but not all stories made it into the book. I hope you enjoy this...

Mike Croissant
Nov 28, 20206 min read
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