Author Archives: Vaughn C. Hardacker

About Vaughn C. Hardacker

Vaughn C. Hardacker has published seven novels and numerous short stories. He is a member of the New England Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America, Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, and the International Thriller writers. Three times he has been a finalist in the Maine Literary Awards Crime Fiction category, SNIPER in 2015, THE FISHERMAN in 2016, and WENDIGO for the 2018 award. The second installment of his Ed Traynor series, MY BROTHER'S KEEPER, was released in July 2019 and is available through all major booksellers. A signed copy can be ordered directly from Vaughn (vhardacker@gmail.com). RIPPED OFF is his most recently published crime/thriller, it was released on January 25, 2023 by Encircle Publications. He is a veteran of the U. S. Marines and served in Vietnam. He holds degrees from Northern Maine Technical College, the University of Maine and Southern New Hampshire University. He lives in Stockholm, Maine.

Help the Veteran In Your Lives

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Vaughn Hardacker here: The month of November is a special month in my life. I was married on November 4, 1970, November 10 is the Marine Corps birthday (248th this year), November 11 is Veterans Day, and of course there’s … Continue reading →

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The Down East Game War (Part I)

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Summer has ended in Maine, and thousands of Maine sportsmen and women are taking to the woods in search of wild game. Hunting and fishing are major businesses in rural Maine, which is most of the state. The money spent … Continue reading →

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Online Interview With Lisa Haselton

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

The below Interview was published on March 1, 2023. Lisa does interviews on a first in First published basis. If you are interested here’s the link: https://lisahaselton.com/blog/ the request form for an interview is on the right side of the … Continue reading →

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Characters

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

One of the things that will turn me off on a book is Tom Swift style characters, you know the hero who excels at everything they have ever done. You know The Great Leslie Gallant character of the Warner Brothers 1965 … Continue reading →

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The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine No More…

Posted on January 12, 2023 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Vaughn Hardacker here: As I write this, I look out the window at a dark, dreary day with below-average snow on my lawn (I can see grass spots!). If you wonder if I am complaining about that, I’m not. Why … Continue reading →

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Eddie Gein

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

I have spent the past week in bed battling the worst case of flu I can remember. I crawled out of bed to write a blog due on December 13 (it’s now December 12) only to find that although I … Continue reading →

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Maine Veterans’ Homes

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Today, November 11, is Veterans’ Day. It was originally Armistice Day to commemorate the veterans of WWI. The treaty ending the war (even though hostilities had stopped months before) was signed at 11 A.M. (the eleventh hour) on the 11th … Continue reading →

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Now The Real Work Begins

Posted on October 13, 2022 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

My seventh thriller novel, RIPPED OFF, is scheduled for release. I believe that one of the biggest shocks new writers get is when they learn that writing a novel is only the beginning of the process. Most writers enjoy writing, it’s … Continue reading →

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Reminiscences of Summer 2022

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Vaughn C. Hardacker here: I was writing this on September 12, 2021, and here in the north country, we are starting to see some of the trees donning their autumnal finery. Autumn (Fall if you prefer) has always been my favorite … Continue reading →

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Lessons I Have Learned About Literary Agents

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Vaughn C. Hardacker

Vaughn C. Hardacker here: Most of us have been subjected to the frustration of searching for a literary agent. My experience with agents has not been a pleasant one. I, too, have experienced the struggle to obtain representation and have learned … Continue reading →

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