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Question:Dear Commander Cooke: I enjoyed STS so much I cannot wait to get my hands on the other books. As a retired 30 year Navy man albeit a skimmer with significant surface warfare experience and limited submarine knowlege (associated with Polaris, Posiedon and Trident weapons systems both in and later out of the Navy) I […]

Question:i loved your books pride runs deep and sink the shigure, currently looking for a copy of rise to victory, I was wondering if the fourth book would be about the crew and captain from sink the shigure? Answer:I’m so glad you liked them! I hope you enjoy Rise To Victory as well. No, book […]

Question:I became an instant fan upon completion of your first book. Waited patiently for the next two. Now I am waiting again——-when can we get a new book. By the way I am a retired USN CPO. Answer:Chief, Thank you for the very nice comment. I wish I could give you a more exact publication […]

Question:I’ve always believed “characterization” well developed makes for the “greatest reads”…I’ll never forget your paragraphs describing the sailor arriving at the naval base,finding his way to the quarters amidst all the guys’ dialogue…please keep up the good work and all your readers will ensure you become a multi millionaire if you aren’already….and if you aren’t […]

Question:Recently finished Rise To Victory. Can I be alerted when the 4th novel comes out? Retired USNavy CPO. Tks. Answer:Chief, I’m honored you want to read it. I’ll add your email to the distribution. Thanks for your service! All Best – RCC

Question:have read your first three…unbelievable, can’t wait for your fourth… what will be its title …please Answer:I’m glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for the nice comment. The title for book 4 has not yet been settled. The publisher always has the last word on those things. Keep checking back for updates… All Best! – RCC

Question:Hello, my name is Andrew. I love submarines and submarine stories. I only have one of your books, Sink The Shigure. Where can I get Rise To Victory and Pride Runs Deep? I don’t know how this whole question/comment thing works. Do I have to go to your website to see your reply to this […]

Question:Dear Mr. Cooke, I have really enjoyed both of your first novels & I’m finishing STS now. I’ve read about 30 or so sub books, and yours are among the very best. Your character development really is superb. Here’s the obvious question: How long do we have to wait for the next one? -MG Answer:MG,Thank […]

Question:Hello, hello! I’m a student in Laura’s writing class at Glendale Community College…just wanted to extend my sincere thanks for your invaluable insight and perspective on the novel writing process and the ways of the biz! We greatly appreciate your time! You are awesome! Congratulations on all of your success, wishing you the BEST!!! -Claudia […]

Question:I enjoyed the heck out of “Pride Runs Deep” and likewise “Sink The Shigure.” Gotta read “Rise To Victory.” Hope you have more in the works. By the way, what does “R.” stand for? Answer:I hope you enjoy RISE as much as you did the others. Thanks for the nice comment. As for what the […]