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I'm from the media, how do I schedule an interview with Adam?
Please send any media or film rights inquiries to:
How can I meet Adam to get my book signed?
Adam’s appearance schedule can be found on the events page.
Can I send him my book to sign and mail back?
Because Adam writes from locations all over the world, he is unable to handle the logistics of receiving, signing, and shipping books sent to him. In place of this, he’s signed books that are available countersigned by the heroes from his stories at ValorStudios.com.
I know a veteran with a great story, can Adam interview him?
Unfortunately, Adam has his next books in production and a decade’s work ahead of him,
so he’s unable to conduct new interviews.
What is Adam's next book about?
Adam's latest book Spearhead is now available everywhere books are sold.
Spearhead goes inside an American tank with a gentle giant-turned-tank gunner who’s leading the U.S. Army into Cologne. And it puts you into the boots of the teenage German gunner sent to stop him.
To find out what happens when these lives collide, order yours today!
After Spearhead comes an incredible true story of resistance set in Europe during World War II.
Does Adam have pre-written questions for my Book Club?
Questions & topics for discussion about "A Higher Call" can be found here, courtesy of the Hope Book Group.
Questions & topics for discussion about "Devotion" can be found here.
I’m writing a school paper, can I speak with Adam?
Adam is flattered to be the subject of a school paper and while he can’t grant individual interviews,
he’s posted useful information on the bio page of this site. He has also conducted a number of radio interviews that can be found on YouTube by searching for his name.
Is there a “A Higher Call” or "Devotion" movie in the works?
The "A Higher Call" film rights have returned to Adam as he seeks the right team to produce the film version of his book.
As of 2021, "Devotion" the motion picture has begun filming. Expected release for the movie is 2022. Learn more about the film in this article by Deadline Hollywood.
When there is more Hollywood news we'll post it on Adam's Facebook page.
Are Adam's books available in foreign languages?
Yes, please visit our store where we list the international editions.
Is Adam available for speaking engagements?
Because Adam is hard at work on his next book,
he is not accepting any speaking engagements at this time.
Can I send Adam my book/manuscript for his opinion or review?
While Adam is honored by such requests, with three books of his own in the works and a decade of writing lying ahead of him, he’s unable to review others’ books/manuscripts at this time.
How can I get a book signed by Clarence or Franz or Tom Hudner?
Autographed copies of "Spearhead" are available here.
Unfortunately, Franz & Charlie died in 2008 and Tom Hudner died in 2017. However, the autographs of each of these gentlemen are available via www.ValorStudios.com
How can I send a letter to a character from your book(s)?
Sadly, all the major characters from "A Higher Call" and "Devotion" have passed away and at age 96, Clarence Smoyer is unable to maintain correspondence with readers.
Can Adam give me publishing advice for the book I'm writing?
While Adam is unable to personally give writing & publishing advice, he strongly recommends that any future authors read Stephen King's excellent book "On Writing." He also recommends reading the following articles:
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/megan-g-close/starting-your-writing-car_b_14369702.html
https://nybookeditors.com/2018/10/tips-for-finding-a-literary-agent/
Can Adam help me learn more about the veteran in my family?
To learn more about a veteran in your family, Adam recommends that you access that veteran's personnel file from the National Archives in St. Louis, provided it survived the 1973 fire. Researcher Jackie Ostrowski can help with this task at a reasonable price. She can be reached by email at: stlarchivesaccess@gmail.com
Where can I see the Stigler/Brown or Cologne Tank Duel bonus film?
The film of Charlie & Franz during their first reunion together is found on the "A Higher Call" book page, under the label "bonus video."
The combat film of Clarence in action during the Battle of Cologne is found on the "Spearhead" book page.
It appears in the official trailer and in the first of the bonus videos.
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