Awards Season
In recent months, we have been honored to receive awards for Follow His Lead in the categories of military and animal fiction. We have...
top of page
Richard LaMotte
- Nov 24, 2023
- 2 min
For the Love of Dogs
Recently, it was my honor to finally meet MSG (Ret.) John Burnam—recipient of two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star Medal, and the Vietnam...
34 views0 comments
Richard LaMotte
- Oct 22, 2023
- 1 min
Launch Day - FOLLOW HIS LEAD
October 24, 2023 brings the culmination of several years of work together by an assortment of talented folks. My wife Stephanie, an...
79 views0 comments
Richard LaMotte
- Oct 2, 2023
- 3 min
Farewell, Mr. Robinson
The passing of one’s childhood hero can be a difficult pill to swallow. My dose came on September 26th with the announcement that Brooks...
24 views0 comments
Richard LaMotte
- Sep 17, 2023
- 2 min
The Three Soldiers
On a typical hot and humid day in August, my wife and I visited the Vietnam Memorial on The Mall in Washington. Entering from the...
20 views0 comments
Richard LaMotte
- Aug 3, 2023
- 2 min
The Long Journey Home
Canadian geese are creatures of intense habit. Many people know they mate for life and when their mate dies, most never mate again. They...
25 views0 comments
Richard LaMotte
- Jul 23, 2023
- 1 min
The Eyes Have It
Many thanks to all of you who participated in the Cover Poll for Follow His Lead. Just over 60% of you voted for the cover featuring the...
32 views0 comments
Richard LaMotte
- Jun 25, 2023
- 2 min
Father and Son
On the final evening of a two-week trip to Italy, my wife and I decided to settle for an informal meal at an “al fresco” restaurant near...
30 views0 comments
Richard LaMotte
- Mar 27, 2023
- 2 min
Vietnam War Veterans Day – March 29th
Most Americans know Vietnam veterans have been the most mistreated of all our military veterans. Defending a foreign country from the...
14 views0 comments
Richard LaMotte
- Mar 5, 2023
- 2 min
The Nature of Change
On a Wednesday afternoon just before Christmas, I was intrigued to learn from our tour guide how many years it takes to make a...
11 views0 comments
Richard LaMotte
- Jan 21, 2023
- 1 min
Koehler Books accepts Follow His Lead
After several years of extensive research, I am excited to be introducing my debut novel. Like many writers, the pandemic became a time...
27 views0 comments
bottom of page