Kreckel, Ken
Casper, WY
kreckel1@yahoo.com
http://home.bresnan.net/~kreckel11/iwp2.htm
Natrona County
Biographical and Professional Information
Ken Kreckel writes full length historical fiction and mysteries, as well as short stories and feature articles. A historical novel, The Rommel Mission, was released by Red Engine in November, 2006. Rocked by Murder, a cozy mystery, was released by PublishAmerica in 2005. Another novel, The Ardeatine Connection, a mystery dealing with war crimes and the Vatican, is nearing completion.
His short stories have been included in an anthology, Foreign Ground, Travelers’ Tales, published by Pronghorn Press in 2004, as well as collected works by Wyoming Writers Inc. He has contributed articles to the Mensa Bulletin and the Casper Star-Tribune, and his work has won awards from Writer’s Digest and Wyoming Writers Inc. He regularly contributes book reviews to the Historical Novel Society’s quarterly publication and is a columnist for the monthly newsletters Yarnspinners and Wordweavers and Salute!.
A professional geophysicist, Ken graduated with a BS in Geology from Michigan Technological University in 1974. He pursued a long career in oil and gas exploration, being personally involved in the discovery and development of numerous oil and gas fields. This occupation brought him to myriad locations across North America and Europe, many of which provide settings for his writing. His works cover a variety of subjects, including travel and history, with a particular emphasis on World War II and the Cold War eras, both of which have been lifelong interests. He resides in Casper, Wyoming, where he consults for the oil and gas industry and serves as a planning commissioner for the city. When not traveling, oil painting or cross country skiing, he can be found writing at his home. For additional detail, please visit his writing website. Don't miss the NBC TV interview!
Member: Historical Novel Society, MENSA, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Wyoming Writers Inc., Wyoming Planning Association
Genres
Fiction
Mystery
History
Titles
- The Rommel Mission (2006) Branson, MO: Red Engine Press. ISBN 10: 0-9663276-5-9 ISBN 13: 978-0-9663276-5-6
- Rocked by Murder (2005). Baltimore, MD: Publish America. ISBN: 1413762840.
Speaking Engagements
Ken will be speaking at the Historical Novel Society’s US conference in Albany, NY, June 8-10. As the author of the recently released “The Rommel Mission”, his subject is the experience of authors new to the genre.
Ken spoke on his book, "The Rommel Mission", at the 2006 Veteran's Week festivities at Branson, MO.
Available presentation: Mysteries of World War II: Did the Germans Attempt to Surrender After D-Day?
Contact: Ken Kreckel