Monthly Archives: June 2018

My Dad’s Sentimental Journey

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Austin Gisriel

A great deal of the inspiration for my just-released World War II novel, The Boys We Knew came from my parents’ experience. The scene in which three servicemen visit the LeBeau Brothers factory, for example, was taken from the Butler … Continue reading →

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Ward’s Problem

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Austin Gisriel

Even after all these years, the television show, Leave it to Beaver can still make me laugh out loud and make me beyond misty as it portrays the struggles of children trying to make sense of the world, and the … Continue reading →

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A Capital Experience

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Austin Gisriel

I will never forget watching the Washington Capitals win the Stanley Cup last night, mainly because we watched most of the game on a little laptop screen in a little ballpark in Winchester, Virginia. Somehow, that seems quite appropriate. Martha … Continue reading →

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