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Poets Can't Sing is about courage and the ability to overcome the worst that life can throw at you an comeong straight from the heart. The end of WWII brought the victors home to a world changed forever; not all came back whole. Some, who will never heal, are admitted to the Veteran's Hospital in San Francisco, where they are tucked away, out of sight and mind, from a nation that does not want to be reminded of the worst that men can do to each other in the dark of war. Stella Tate, a senior nurse, has almost run out of compassion, when she is pushed to her limit by two blind men who can not stand the sight of each other, and a Japanese-American (Nisei) medic who must confront a China Marine who has been beaten down by five brutal years of capitivity as a POW. Each on their own terms, dtruggle to break through potent barriers of prejudice, fear, and greed. When medical care falls short, Stella discovers that there are miracles to be found within the musical genious of Earl Crier, a blind crooner with a special gift for singing the blues. Stella's job is on the line when the challenges the corrupt hospital administrator. Her life is in jeapardy when she is forced to protect the two blind men from Elroy Hawks, who will stop at nothing to line his pocket. Elroy loses the first round driving the nightingale, the two blind men, a crippled marine, and a Nisei war hero out onto the more hostile streets of San Francisco where Elroy follows seeking revenge. Stella leaves San Frnancisco because she is afraid to admit that she has fallen in love with Earl only to return facing a desperate search to find her love. She buys a vacant piano bar for Him while fearing that they will never be united. Chance and luck bring them together, unfortunely leaving a trail for Elroy to follow,

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Suddenly you are transported to post WWII San Francisco. A vague presence of eucalyptus and mist fill your mind. A sensory overload for the returningservice men amd women. All are wounded in some way. All are seeking to heal. You are drawn into this extroardinary story of ordinary people seeking redemption. It is about how they fail and jow they triumph. You are cheering for the good guys and jeering the villans. You pick up this story and won't be able to put it down. - Geoffrey Hughes, Eugene, Oregon A great historical novel has the inragible ability to allow the reader to experience that past time and place with endurable characters that make the story live. Smith has created a sensitive timescale mixing music and emotion as healing elements in helping men and women forget the bitterness of war and move on to better times. The author has done a masterful job. - A. Covo, Colorado USA 'Poets Can't Sing' is a story that will suck you in, consume you page after page... then let you out the other side both entertained and wanting more. - Kent June, Phoenix, Arizona USA

Suddenly you are transported to post WWII San Francisco. A vague presence of eucalyptus and mist fill your mind. A sensory overload for the returningservice men amd women. All are wounded in some way. All are seeking to heal. You are drawn into this extroardinary story of ordinary people seeking redemption. It is about how they fail and jow they triumph. You are cheering for the good guys and jeering the villans. You pick up this story and won't be able to put it down. - Geoffrey Hughes, Eugene, Oregon A great historical novel has the inragible ability to allow the reader to experience that past time and place with endurable characters that make the story live. Smith has created a sensitive timescale mixing music and emotion as healing elements in helping men and women forget the bitterness of war and move on to better times. The author has done a masterful job. - A. Covo, Colorado USA 'Poets Can't Sing' is a story that will suck you in, consume you page after page... then let you out the other side both entertained and wanting more. - Kent June, Phoenix, Arizona USA

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The author did not start riting until age 55, completing his 5th novel ten years later. Over the years he has been a regional sales instructor for an insurance company, owned a childrens book and music store, been an executive recruiter, a stock broker, owned a deli, been an internet marketing director, and a wine steward. He fouinded the local Boys and Girls Club in Eugene, Oregon in 1999.

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