M.P., A Novel of Vietnam - Now Available in Print

A hard-hitting and compelling story of the Vietnam War, a work of fiction based on the author's personal experiences, is available in print and electronic formats. - Author Releases First Book M.P., A Novel of Vietnam released December 7, 2004

Concord, CA (PRWEB) December 16, 2004 -- M.P., A Novel of Vietnam, ISBN 1 920741 18 6, was released yesterday by Writers Exchange E-Publishing. The novel, a story of a young military policeman during his tour of duty in Vietnam, is available as an e-book and as a trade paperback through Writers Exchange E-Publishing for $3.00 for direct download, $9.95 on compact disc, and $12.99 in paperback.

M.P., A Novel of Vietnam, is a fictionalized first hand account of the effect of the Vietnam War on the men who served as Military Police during the conflict. John Schembra draws upon his own experiences as an MP to bring the story to life. This hard-hitting and compelling account provides the reader with insight into a situation most only viewed from a distance. The story is presented as an anecdotal account of the routine daily activities punctuated by sudden outbreaks of violence. It is a soldiers story, about an ordinary man who does his duty with courage and without reservation. Filled with action from start to finish, Schembra provides his readers with a look into the camaraderie that develops between those who have faced death together.

Schembra spent a year with the 557th MP Company at Long Binh, South Vietnam before joining the Pleasant Hill Police Department, where he retired in 2001 as a Sergeant, after 30 years of service. Currently the lead Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) instructor for the Contra Costa Sheriffs Department, Schembra is also recognized by the State of California as a subject matter expert in Emergency Vehicle Operations. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Administration of Justice through California State University, Sacramento, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration through California State University, Hayward.

M.P. became a reality after sharing war stories with another sergeant, who was also a Vietnam veteran, during shift line-ups. The officers suggested that I write the stories down, that they would make a good book. So, I sat down and began writing," Schembra said.

In addition to M.P., Schembra has had several articles published in law enforcement periodicals, including, Law and Order, Police Officers Quarterly, and The Backup. He is also a contributing author in True Blue -- Police Stories by Those Who Have Lived Them, a collection of short stories released by St. Martins Press. His second novel Retribution is awaiting publication and he is currently working on his third.

Schembra lives in Concord, CA with Charlene, his wife of 33 years. They have two children, Alexandria, 28, and Scott, 24, who both reside in the Sacramento area.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact the author directly at toto@pacbell.net or visit the authors website at www.jschembra.com.

Contact: John Schembra
www.jschembra.com
December 15, 2004

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