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Matt Jones, a former Canadian Navy officer and veteran of the war in Afghanistan, has recently signed a deal with Double Dagger Books for a work of fiction entitled “Predators, Reapers and Deadlier Creatures.” Skillfully incorporating magic realism into a tale about the impact of drones in Afghanistan (on Afghan civilians and Coalition soldiers alike),Continue reading “Matt Jones signs with Double Dagger”

Double Dagger Books have recently signed a slew of new authors for books in 2024 and 2025. Some are returning Double Dagger veterans, while others are trusting us with their debut books.

I’m frightened of war. I grew up in the 70s when the threat of nuclear annihilation was a spectre stalking the world. Whenever a helicopter flew overhead at night (I lived near the SAS camp in Hereford, England), I thought it was the start of the end. I was 8 years old and the monstersContinue reading “Sic Vis Pacem, Para Bellum”

A Fairey Swordfish seems like something of a misnomer for such a large, cumbersome looking aircraft that was conceived as a Greek reconnaissance aircraft. The initial plans didn’t amount to much and the British Air Ministry took over the discussions with Fairey to create a torpedo plane, the prototype taking to the air as TSR1Continue reading “What’s In A Name? – The Fairey Swordfish”

When I was a child, there was a Sopwith Camel hanging over my bed. It was the most precious thing I owned and I stood on a chair to dust it every Saturday. My dad had given me an Airfix kit to make and paint when I was eight because I was obsessed with militaryContinue reading “Falling In Love Again”

Writers are solitary beasts. We’re famed for being unsociable and irascible when we’ve got a new project and generally obsessed by whatever it is we’re writing about. For some of us, that’s just a great cover for avoiding unwelcome social engagements. For others, it’s part of the writing process, to become isolated and immersed inContinue reading “My Partner in Curiosity: The Power of Writing Partnership”

James Stejskal spent 35 years as a “Green Beret” and CIA case officer living and conducting operations around the world during the Cold War and after 9/11. He has written five military history books, along with numerous articles, and received accolades for his book Masters of Mayhem: Lawrence of Arabia and the British Military Mission to the Hejaz.Continue reading “An Interview with James Stejskal”

By: James M. Leslie This exciting question is on the minds of many Canadians as we get closer and closer to the month of May. This long weekend at the end of the month stands as an exciting milestone in any Canadian year. For many it marks the beginning of the summer season, when warmContinue reading “Victoria Day 2023: “Whatta Ya Doin’ For May Two-Four?””

Author of “Soft Targets,” a collection of short stories that launches on 18 May, 2023, is Benjamin Inks. A Purple Heart recipient, Benjamin served three years in the Army and has worked an odd array of jobs—private investigator, personal trainer, peer recovery at a crisis receiving center. So far, the highlight of his résumé wasContinue reading “Interview with Ben Inks, Author of Soft Targets”