Barnes & Noble Book Signing Eatontown, NJ
“Dearest Minnie, a sailor’s story” book signing. Meet me at the B&N next to the Monmouth Mall and learn about the Great White Fleet.
Collectible Postcards Take You Around the World : Press Release
| PRESS RELEASE – JULY 8, 2017 | Collectible Postcards Take You Around the World Aboard Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet Historical Narrative Dearest Minnie, a sailor’s story By Leslie Compton This wonderfully accurate portrayal of Teddy Roosevelt’s 43,000-mile, 14-month good will tour is seldom told in depth in history books. Extrapolated from and including over 200 actual (collectible) postcards sent home to “Dearest Minnie,” this book is an engaging narrative as seen through the eyes of an enlisted sailor aboard…
Grants Pass Museum “Meet the Author”
I want to thank Hyla Lipson, Executive Director of the Grants Pass Museum in Grants Pass Oregon for having me at their June “Meet the Author” event June 18, 2017. I had a fantastic time. The presentation went flawlessly, and although the attendance was low (only 12 due to fathers day and it was incredibly hot!), all attendants had wonderful things to say about my presentation and book. I am thrilled that each and every one purchased my book, “Dearest…
Ocean Grove Historical Society Presentation: Great White Fleet
I’ll be giving a powerpoint presentation at the Historical Society of Ocean Grove in New Jersey, about Teddy Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet (1907-1909), featured in my book “Dearest Minnie, a sailor’s story.” Stop by and say Hello!
Postcards, Antiques & Collectibles Show, Ocean Grove, NJ
I’ll be participating in the Historical Society of Ocean Grove’s, “Postcards, Antiques and Collectibles Show”, August 19, from 10 – 4pm, along with several postcards features in my book “Dearest Minnie, a sailor’s story”. Stop by and say Hello!
Dog Eared Days of Summer Book Giveaway
Enter to win a free signed copy of my book “Dearest Minnie, a sailor’s story” from Dog Eared Days of Summer Book Giveaway. July 16-27
From June 4 – August 26, you can win a book a week for 11 weeks.
Then a Grand Prize Giveaway of all 11 books.
What better way to read than free books all summer long.
San Francisco Bay Area Post Card Club
SF Bay Area Post Card Club, June speaker is Leslie Compton on the Great White Fleet. Leslie will present Teddy Roosevelt’s GWF through her latest book, “Dearest Minnie, A Sailor’s Story”, focusing on the American Fleet’s visit to the San Francisco Bay Area.