Authors and Illustrators Database

Joann Puffer Kotcher

Born: 03/15/1941  Harbor Beach, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
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
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Writings

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
Image of Donut Dolly: An American Red Cross Girl's War in Vietnam 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

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 1979

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Author 2001
Safety/Training Coordinator SuDan Corporation Rochester Hills, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1995-2001
Executive Assistant Schwartz Investment Counsel Bloomfield Hills, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1992-1995
Homemaker Canton, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1970-1992
High School Math Teacher Flint, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1967-1970
Donut Dolly
- Korea, 1964-1965, Viet Nam 1966-1967
American Red Cross Korea and Viet Nam 1964-1967
Middle School Math Teacher Anniston 1963-1964

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