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Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Roger Stark’s THEY CALLED HIM MARVIN: A HISTORY OF LOVE, WAR AND FAMILY Virtual Book Tour April 4 – June 30.

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Inside the Book
They Called Him Marvin

Title: THEY CALLED HIM MARVIN
Author: Roger Stark
Publisher: Silver Star Publishing
Genre: Historical Romance/WW2/Family Saga

BOOK BLURB:

18-year-old Pvt Dean Sherman goes to church with a friend in Salt Lake City. He meets 16-year-old Connie that will become his wife. After Pearl Harbor Dean applies for pilot training and is accepted. Dean joins Connie’s Mormon Church and they secretly become engaged.

By the time Dean has commissioned a pilot, Connie is 18 and they marry and are together for a year and a half before he ships out as an Airplane Commander of a B-29.  Connie is pregnant with their son, Marvin.

A Japanese family is introduced, the Kyoshis. She is an important member of the Community Council he is a builder of water guns used in fighting fires and is the neighborhood fire captain.  A son Reo will go off to war and train as a fighter pilot. 12-year-old Son Riku has a reappearing role in the story concerning the B-29’s bombing of Japan. They also have 6-year-old twin sisters that are sent to Hiroshima early in the story for their safety.

The crew of 44-69966 arrives in India after a month of flying. Letters start arriving for Connie. Discussion of the B-29s development of strategic purposes is explained.

In Japan Reo Kyoshi goes off to war and the Firebombing of Tokyo occurs. 15 Square miles burned down to the sidewalks. 100,000 casualties and a million people homeless. The Kyoshi survive the conflagration but lose their home.

Marvin is born. Dean returns to duty and his plane is transferred to the Marianna Islands in the Pacific. Some 67 love letters are exchanged between Dean and Connie.

Dean’s plane is shot down over Nagoya Japan, the crew is captured and sent to Tokai Army Headquarters. Connie keeps writing letters that cannot be delivered. She has no idea he is in a Japanese prison.

Prison conditions are horrible, beatings and interrogations constant. Connie receives the war department telegram listing Dean as MIA.

A sham trial is conducted the crew is found guilty and their sentence is carried out the next day.

Almost 50 years later, Dean comes to Connie in a dream/vision and confirms his love for her and that they will yet have a life together.

Book Information

Release Date: September 1, 2021

Publisher:  Silver Star Publishing

Soft Cover: ISBN: 978-0578855288; 333 pages; $17.43; E-Book, $2.99

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Amazon: https://amzn.to/3JsqVi1

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MEET THE AUTHOR

Roger Stark

I am, by my admission, a reluctant writer. But some stories demand to be told. When we hear them, we must pick up our pen, lest we forget and the stories are lost.

Six years ago, in a quiet conversation with my friend Marvin, I learned the tragic story his father, a WW2 B-29 Airplane Commander, shot down over Nagoya, Japan just months before the end of the war.

The telling of the story that evening by this half orphan was so moving and full of emotion, it compelled me to ask if I could write the story. The result was They Called Him Marvin.

My life has been profoundly touched in so many ways by being part of documenting this sacred story. I pray that we never forget, as a people, the depth of sacrifice that was made by ordinary people like Marvin and his father and mother on our behalf.

My career as an addiction counselor (CDP) lead me to write “The Waterfall Concept; A Blueprint for Addiction Recovery,” and co-author “Reclaiming Your Addicted Brain.”

My next project is already underway, a memoir of growing in SW Washington called “Life on a Sorta Farm.” My wife of 49 years, Susan, and I still live in that area.

We raised seven children and have eleven grandchildren. We love to travel and see the sites and cultures of the world. I still get on my bicycle whenever I can.

You can visit Roger’s website at https://theycalledhimmarvin.com/ or connect with him on Facebook or Instagram.

They Called Him Marvin giveaway

Roger Stark is giving away three autographed copies of his book, THEY CALLED HIM MARVIN!

Terms & Conditions:

  • By entering the giveaway, you are confirming you are at least 18 years old.
  • Three winners will be chosen via Rafflecopter to receive one autographed paperback copy of They Called Him Marvin
  • This giveaway ends midnight June 30.
  • Winner will be contacted via email on July 1.
  • Winner has 48 hours to reply.

Good luck everyone!

ENTER TO WIN!

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Blog Tour Highlights 2

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Monday, April 4

⭐PUYB Virtual Book Club⭐: ⭐Pump Up Your Book Virtual Book Tour Kick Off⭐They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark

Tuesday, April 5

First Chapter: They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark & Giveaway | Pump Up Your Book! :: Virtual Book Publicity Tours

Wednesday, April 6

BOOK TEASER TRAILER: Historical Romance WWII by Roger Stark: They Called Him Marvin – YouTube

Thursday, April 7

They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark – B for Bookreview

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Monday, April 11

The Story Behind the Book: The Story Behind They Called Him Marvin: A History of Love, War, and Family by Roger Stark

Tuesday, April 12

🔥 HOT NEW RELEASE! THEY CALLED HIM MARVIN BY ROGER STARK 

Thursday, April 14

Nuttin’ But Books: ❤Inside the Pages: They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark & Book Giveaway! 

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Monday, April 18

Hot New Historical Romance! THEY CALLED HIM MARVIN by Roger Stark – The Writer’s Life eMagazine

Tuesday, April 19

They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark – Book Tour + Giveaway – Jazzy Book Reviews

Wednesday, April 20

Word Magic: All About Books: 10 Things You Might Not Know About Roger Stark 

Thursday, April 21

The Book Connection…: First Chapter Review & Giveaway: They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark 

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Monday, April 25

Book Bloggin’ Princess: 🏰 {BOOK TRAILER} THEY CALLED HIM MARVIN BY ROGER STARK 

Tuesday, April 26

All the Ups and Downs: Virtual Book Tour and Giveaway: They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark

Friday, April 29

Author Interview: Roger Stark, Historical Romance/ Biography/ Creative Non-fiction – Indie Book Self-Publisher 

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Monday, May 2

The Literary Nook: Character Q&A: Dean Harold Sherman of Roger Stark’s They Called Him Marvin: A History of Love, War, and Family & Book Giveaway! 

Tuesday, May 3

Book Cover Junkie: ❀New Historical Romance Alert! Win a copy of They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark

Thursday, May 5

I’m Shelf-ish: READ AN EXCERPT: THEY CALLED HIM MARVIN: A HISTORY OF LOVE, WAR, AND FAMILY BY ROGER STARK 

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Monday, May 9

Lynn’s Romance Enthusiasm: Guest Post: Pump Up Your Book Presents: They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark

CBY Book Club: Blog Tour Spotlight & Giveaway – They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark

Tuesday, May 10

As the Page Turns…: 🎤INTERVIEW WITH ROGER STARK AUTHOR THEY CALLED HIM MARVIN 

Wednesday, May 11

BOOK PUBLISHING SECRETS: HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR BOOK!: Book Publishing Secrets with Roger Stark 

My Book Launch: My Book Launch: They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark 

Thursday, May 12

They Called Him Marvin – Book Spotlight – The Faerie Review

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Monday, May 16

Book Teaser Trailer l They Called Him Marvin: A History of Love, War, and Family by Roger Stark – The Writer’s Life eMagazine 

Wednesday, May 18

{WHAT’S ON YOUR KINDLE?} NEW HISTORICAL ROMANCE BOOK RELEASE ALERT! THEY CALLED HIM MARVIN BY ROGER STARK

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Monday, May 23

20 Questions with Roger Stark, Author of ‘They Called Him Marvin’ & Giveaway – Blogging Authors

Tuesday, May 24

Author Interview: Roger Stark, Historical Romance/ Biography/ Creative Non-fiction – Amy, Elysia, & Sybur Indie Publishing

Friday, May 27

Hooked From Page One: ✍The First Page & Interview: THEY CALLED HIM MARVIN by Roger Stark

Spotlight: They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark & Enter To Win Free Book! – Literarily Speaking

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Wednesday, June 1

📚 A Bookish Chat with ‘They Called Him Marvin’ Author Roger Stark | Author Interview | The Writer’s Life eMagazine 

Friday, June 3

Straight from the Author’s Mouth: Straight From the Mouth of Roger Stark 

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Monday, June 6

Nuttin’ But Books: ❤Author Interview: Historical Romance Author Roger Stark 

Tuesday, June 7

Read My First Chapter: Read A Chapter: They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark

My Bookish Pleasures: 📖Authors To Watch: Roger Stark Author of They Called Him Marvin: A History of Love, War, and Family 

Wednesday, June 8

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: THEY CALLED HIM MARVIN BY ROGER STARK « Beyond the Books 

Book Bloggin’ Princess: 🏰 Author Interview Featuring Roger Stark, Author of THEY CALLED HIM MARVIN 

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Tuesday, June 14

The Book Rack Literary Spotlight: They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark | the book rack 

Thursday, June 16

Book Spotlight: They Called Him Marvin: A History of Love, War, and Family by Roger Stark | Confessions of an Eccentric Bookaholic

They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark | Plug Your Book! 

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Monday, June 20

Dear Reader, Love Author: Dear Reader, Love Roger Stark 

Tuesday, June 21

 Book Teaser Trailer: PUYB Book Teasers: They Called Him Marvin 

Friday, June 24

Book Review at Lynn’s Romance Enthusiasm

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Monday, June 27

Read-A-Chapter: They Called Him Marvin by Roger Stark | As The Pages Turn 

Thursday, June 30

They Called Him Marvin Book Teaser Trailer – Literarily Speaking

 

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