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View The New Book Trailer for “Expiation”

Posted on June 28, 2011 by gregmessel

“Expiation” is set against the backdrop of major news events which were sweeping the nation. The main character, Dan, begins his newspaper career in the great news town of San Francisco. He witnesses major events and becomes involved in the … Continue reading →

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New Book Trailer For “Expiation”

Posted on April 18, 2011 by gregmessel

Expiation Book Trailer Click on this link to watch the new book trailer for “Expiation”. Watch it on MetaCafe, You Tube and other literary web sites.

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Reality Bites At End of High School Glory Days In “Expiation”

Posted on April 6, 2011 by gregmessel

Publishing Guru Todd Rutherford recently did the following the review of “Expiation” recently and explores some main themes of the storyline. His review is below: The end of one’s high school glory days is as inevitable as the setting of … Continue reading →

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“Expiation” Recalls Vietnam War Angst In Family

Posted on January 10, 2011 by gregmessel

There is a chapter in “Expiation” where two generations clash over the Vietnam War. The main character Dan has just graduated from high school the night before. Dan’s father, a veteran of World War II, takes to Dan about his … Continue reading →

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Where Did “Expiation” Story Begin?

Posted on January 5, 2011 by gregmessel

Here is a recent interview I gave about Expiation. It covers some of the background information about me and my book. The photo is of Fort Point in San Francisco, the site of a key scene in “Expiation.” Q: For … Continue reading →

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Patty Hearst Kidnapping

Posted on November 23, 2010 by gregmessel

On Feb. 4, 1974 the Vietnam War was over but the Watergate scandal still dragged on dominating the news. By August of 1974, President Nixon would resign in disgrace. How could things get any more bizarre than they had been? … Continue reading →

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