Ron Miner

THE LAST WORD - A Novel of the Pacific War - In the year 2038, a storytelling rural-Minnesotan is found to be the last surviving WWII veteran. A novel inspired by true accounts. Ron graduated from the University of Rhode Island over 45 years ago with a BA in English. He spent thirty-five of those years as a landscape designer and contractor in Oregon. Continuing to write behind the scenes, he began to assemble a collection of short stories and family history pieces. In 2011, his father passed away and the family made some unusual discoveries. A magical trove of artwork, writing, photos, and memorabilia of all shapes and sizes lay dormant among his father’s belongings. He now realized an outstanding, poignant World War II tale about a largely unknown group of fliers was practically handed to him, presenting a unique opportunity to pay tribute to this special cast of characters. His first book, "Sketches of a Black Cat," now includes a Full Color edition and Ron continues to work enthusiastically on behalf of Black Cats and World War II veterans everywhere. Writing for blogs and magazines, giving presentations, and developing a new documentary for museums are a big part of the equation. A second World War II themed historical fiction novel, “The Last Word,” is available in Kindle and in paperback. This novel of the Pacific War was inspired by narratives and filmed interviews from squadron members that were the direct result of the first book. Ron and his wife, Heidi, live in the Oregon countryside with their dogs, and enjoy hiking, gardening, and photography. Heidi is a retired teacher and Ron is still modestly involved with landscape design and consulting projects.