A year ago this month I self-published my first book 'Being Silent They Speak' a World War Two true story book about a little know submarine, HMS/M Unbeaten. The book reached No1 on AmazonUK in the WW2 genre. A year later and many thousands of people now know of the brave actions of the crew of Unbeaten. Of that I am very proud.
Thank you to everyone who purchased my book in paperback and eBook formats. I have a new book out later in 2014, which I promise you will not disappoint. It is a collection of never told World War Two stories that need to be put out there before they are forgotten.
May I wish everyone who follows me on Twitter and who visits this website a very happy Christmas and a great New Year!
I received a hand written letter from a reader recently, and I have transcribed it below. This is one of many nice things people have said about my book. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave feedback, good or bad. It all helps. Cheers
Thank you to everyone who purchased my book in paperback and eBook formats. I have a new book out later in 2014, which I promise you will not disappoint. It is a collection of never told World War Two stories that need to be put out there before they are forgotten.
May I wish everyone who follows me on Twitter and who visits this website a very happy Christmas and a great New Year!
I received a hand written letter from a reader recently, and I have transcribed it below. This is one of many nice things people have said about my book. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave feedback, good or bad. It all helps. Cheers
"Dear David,
I have just finished reading 'Being Silent They Speak' which I have received as a birthday present from my daughter, kindly signed by yourself.
It is a very impressive work which has involved huge amounts of research travelling through barely accessible military records, and yet from dull records gives a living picture of the highs and lows of WWII Submarine life. We noticed the reference to HMS Courageous. My wife's uncle was in the Fleet Air Arm and was lost in the sinking of that vessel.
May we wish you every success in your future endeavours.
Yours Sincerely
Noel
I have just finished reading 'Being Silent They Speak' which I have received as a birthday present from my daughter, kindly signed by yourself.
It is a very impressive work which has involved huge amounts of research travelling through barely accessible military records, and yet from dull records gives a living picture of the highs and lows of WWII Submarine life. We noticed the reference to HMS Courageous. My wife's uncle was in the Fleet Air Arm and was lost in the sinking of that vessel.
May we wish you every success in your future endeavours.
Yours Sincerely
Noel
Yours Aye
David J.B. Smith
David J.B. Smith