Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944) and my new Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum job inspired this story. Welcome, everyone, to Bill and the Whistling Death, a military drama about William Beckington, a retired Navy pilot of the Korean War (1950-1953). I have written war dramas before, but it's been since middle school—LOL! However, I wrote one drama in 7th grade, The Amazing Mustard Seed, that my parents enjoyed, and with this new start at Patriots Point, I decided to dip back into it. Many military dramas I see online are Romance-based; not many are friendship-based, so I decided on this approach for a new twist—because I love to think outside the box when it comes to writing.
This book is written in honor of my grandpa, who flew B-17s during World War II, my dad, who was on submarines during the Cold War, and all veterans still recovering from their scars. I want to give a massive shout-out to the colorful cast of characters I work with at Patriots Point. Without them, this story never would have happened. Thank you, guys! I will try my best not to disappoint you.
Like most of my writing, this story is plot and character-driven, so expect minimal descriptions and a screenplay-like writing style.
I'm giving a quick heads-up to those unfamiliar with Southern culture because I know someone will wonder why Natalie, a sixty-year-old woman, calls her dad "Daddy". It is widespread for women of all ages in the Deep South to call their dads "Daddy"—just FYI. It's part of our culture here, and I do not want to change my culture to satisfy my readers' needs. Therefore, it is okay for Natalie to call Bill "Daddy".
With that said, I hope you guys enjoy Bill and the Whistling Death!
- Victoria/Viktoria
Wattpad Achievements:
⭐ Special shout-out from Wattpad Ambassador @RookWri78 for a strong first chapter and hook!
⭐ Featured on @Project_Athena | General Fiction Reading List.
⭐ Featured on @WackyWriters | Our Judge's Favorites Reading List (February 2nd, 2025).
⭐ Featured on @WackyWriters | Historical Fiction Reading List (February 3rd, 2025).
⭐ Featured on @newlywrittenbooks || All Other Genres | Miscellaneous Reading List (February 3rd, 2025).
🏅 @newlywrittenbooks Weekly Shout-Out (February 3rd, 2025)!
"Monday has graced us with its presence, making us appreciate every moment. It's hard to forget the past, but this is what Bill has to endeavor to get past. For our All Other Genres | Miscellaneous Reading List, we present... Bill and the Whistling Death by @CroodsGirl!"
Please do NOT plagiarize this story! I have worked very hard on her, and she does not deserve an insult like that! I do NOT want to have to turn on my wrong side—just FYI