Tony Luna Creative- Update- 6/29/2025
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Dear Laura, A Lost Chapter of WWII
Dear Laura is a gripping real-life mystery: part memoir, part photo essay, and all heart. On the 80th anniversary of V-J Day, uncover the story of a POW father, a brilliant scientist grandfather, and the secrets that kept a family hostage during WWII! Perfect for people who love history, resilience, and stories that matter.
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Editor’s Note:
Today we proudly announce the release of “Dear Laura,” the amazing true story of dedication, intrigue, and resilience by Crafting a Meaningful Career alum Laura Elliott (Fall 2013). Congratulations Laura on this profound achievement. We are truly proud of you!
Please consider obtaining this remarkable work by a stellar writer and member of our creative community.
Available for pre-order now at Barnes & Noble. Should be available for pre-order on Amazon too. You may also purchase it in EPUB and MOBI formats. Read on your Kindle, phone, tablet, computer and more.
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Why would the Empire of Japan imprison 5 Dutch radio engineers, hold their families hostage, and move them from Indonesia to Japan? And why would one of them die?
It started with a bench––a simple, handmade wooden bench, handed down through the years––and a whispered comment at a child’s birthday party that hinted at something much darker beneath its surface. From that moment on, Laura Elliott knew there was more to her father’s story. Through heartfelt letters written across decades, oceans, and generations, and during her travels across the world she begins piecing together her father’s hidden past, guided by his enduring spirit and love, especially when she’s at her most vulnerable.
As Laura delves deeper, she not only uncovers a surprising family story shaped by resilience, displacement, and the quiet heroism that lives in ordinary people, but a lost chapter of WWII. Told with warmth, curiosity, and reverence for the past, Dear Laura is a testament to the lifelong adventure of understanding those we love. It is a deeply personal account of questions finally asked, healing that comes from bearing witness to the truth, and the unbreakable bond between a father and daughter.
This is more than a memoir, it’s an unraveling of a mystery, a reclaiming of legacy, and a powerful reminder that sometimes the most incredible stories are those buried closest to home.
Laura Elliott | Author, Bestselling Ghostwriter | 831-521-8933
Dear Laura, A Lost Chapter of WWII: A Father-Daughter Adventure in
Courage, Faith & Freedom
Available August 15, the 80th Anniversary of V-J Day
Laura sits on the last “Concentration Camp” bench she made with her dad. She is a member of the International Screenwriters’ Association and the Association of Ghostwriters. Her search for the truth, wherever it leads, continues to call her on many adventures. Some have come in heartbeats and others in decades.
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