Born: 03/15/1941   Harbor Beach , MI
Parents: K. Hart Puffer, Ph.D. and Lela M. Puffer
Spouse: David E. Kotcher, JD, Ph.D.
Children: Ann; David
Address(es):
960 Stanford Circl
Rochester Hills , MI 48309
Contact Information:
Phone : 248-375-8998
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://donutdolly.vpweb.com

Image	Title	Genre	Audience	Publisher	Date
	Veterans Voices: Remarkable Stories of Heroism, Sacrifice, and Honor / by Robert H. Miller and Andrew Wakeford Foreword by Bob Woodruff - included in this volume	Non Fiction , History	Adult , Children , Teen		2016
	Donut Dolly: An American Red Cross Girl's War in Vietnam - Reviews: Donut Dolly: An American Red Cross Girl's War in Vietnam, The University Press Books Selected for Public and Secondary Schools Libraries online, 2012, http://www.aaupnet.org/librarybooks/2012/index.html	Non Fiction , History	Adult , Teen	Denton, Tex. : University of North Texas Press	2011
	Other writings: - Numerous articles appearing in a variety of local publications such as Observer & Eccentric, Community Crier, Bridgehead Sentinel.	Non Fiction , History	Adult , Teen

What is the aim or goal of your writing: This is the only book about the Vietnam War written by a woman. The Red Cross Girls were the first women allowed in a combat zone. We opened untold numbers of opportunities for women who followed. Unarmed, we shared the same dangers as the soldiers: sniper's bullets, mortars, artillery flying over head. As our veterans are slowly dying, our people are forgetting that they are the cause of our freedom. As a part of our veterans, I believe it to be imperative to pay the respect due to their bravery. Through my book, I hope to jar our population into the same terrifying experiences. I am successful because I have the discipline to finish interesting and compelling stories. In addition, my husband, who assists me, considers writing a hobby, and enjoys working with me on my unique projects.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Name	Date
Award for Women in American History from the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) - The recognition represents one of the most distinguished and prominent honors given by the DAR in the country.	2014
City of Rochester Hills Office of the Mayor Proclamation	2013
Distinguished Writing Award (Nomination), On Point magazine, Army Historical Foundation for Donut Dolly	2012
The University Press Books Selected for Public and Secondary Schools Libraries online: Donut Dolly - http://www.aaupnet.org/librarybooks/2012/index.html	2012
Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition	2012
Branson Stars and Flags National Writing Excellence Prize for Donut Dolly	2012
Branson Stars and Flags National Book Award for Donut Dolly	2012
National Books Critics Circle, Book of the Month: Donut Dolly	2012
Literary World Pick: Donut Dolly	2012
Metropolitan Detroit Veterans Coalition Award of Special Recognition	2012
Michigan Veterans Foundation Patriot Award	2012
United Auto Workers Region 1 Veterans Council Certificate of Appreciation	2011
State of Michigan Legislative Special Tribute	2011
173D Airborne Brigade Vietnam Certificate of Achievement	1967
Honorary Sky Trooper	1966

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