The tour, conceived of and organized by Andy Harp, and fittingly entitled Operation Thriller, kicks off with a visit to Washington, D.C., where the group will visit with troops at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and National Naval Medical Center. The group then flies to the Persian Gulf to talk fiction, inspire, spread cheer and, most importantly, show their heartfelt gratitude.
Participating in what will be their first USO tour, the authors will visit multiple posts, sign autographs, pose for photos and distribute advance copies of their upcoming novels.
I think this is fabulous on so many levels. Good for the troops; good for authors; good for reading!
Many of you know my company TeamBuilding Unlimited organizes a teambuilding event: Operation Military Giving in which companies and associations pack boxes for U.S. troops overseas, specifically Iraq and Afghanistan. I always provide at least two crime novels per box. Hope some of our recipients will get to meet the authors!
