Dr. Jeanette Vaughan
Jeanette Vaughan is an award winning writer and storyteller. Not only is she published in the periodicals and professional journals of nursing, but also in the genre of fiction.
Jeanette began her writing career as a young nurse. Her first piece, at age 21, an article on dying with dignity for the Lubbock Avalanche Journal garnered critical acclaim. She followed this work with several more articles for nursing journals and periodicals, most notably publishing in the Journal of Nursing Education with the article, “Is there really racism in nursing?”
Jeanette’s next project was the production and scripting of a four part video series entitled, All About Aging. Abbey Foster Care and Kimberly Quality Care were the corporate sponsors of this award winning educational piece on how to care for older adults. Hospitals and clinics internationally purchased hundreds of copies and used this intriguing video series to teach their clients.
Her nursing career spans over 43 years in the areas of critical care, trauma, geriatrics and nursing education. She has practiced in Sydney, Australia as well as the USA. While completing her Master’s degree in nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Jeanette scripted a full length screenplay entitled, Angel of Mercy which examines the real life journey of a hot oil truck driver of West Texas who in 1970 becomes a nurse.
Jeanette’s most favorite faculty position in nursing was with Louisiana State University – Health Sciences Center in New Orleans (LSU-HSC New Orleans). Pure excellence! While teaching there, Jeanette completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from University of Texas at Arlington. She also met some great mentors and colleagues, many of whom she is still friends with today. Jeanette’s accomplishments there included several more nursing publications and an editing position peer reviewed journals. Her 2023 work in Critical Care Clinics of North America included two articles “Trends in Reduction of Mortality in Liver Trauma” and Evidence-based Pearls: How the Healthy Work Environment Effects Multidisciplinary Trauma Teams.”
Her specialties in writing extend past the professional. Her passion is historical fiction, military fiction, biographies, and memoirs. She is an award-winning member of the Military Writer’s Society of America. That organization has awarded her books several medals. Her first two books also garnered national recognition and awards. Her work has many five star reviews on Amazon.
Currently, Jeanette is semi-retired from nursing which gives her ample time to further craft her skills in entertaining audiences with her books. Jeanette’s favorite salacious piece is her first, Flying Solo: An Unconventional Aviatrix Navigates Turbulence in Life. It is based on a true story! Her upcoming book is A Lil’ Langiappe: A Love Lto Family Stories and History of Waguespacks and Hymels of the River Parishes. That book is coming 2026!
Characters that challenge the norm, thinking and acting outside the box as pioneers are what make Jeanette tick. They are the subjects of her many forays into writing. Readers can check out her blog on WordPress – Jeanette Vaughan. She can also be found on twitter @VaughanJeanette or the AgeView Press Facebook Page. Click this link to see a full curriculum vitae of Jeanette’s work. She is always looking for the next great tale to tell.
Books:
- Flying Solo: an unconventional aviatrix navigates turbelence in life, published 2012
- Solo Vietnam, published 2013
- Waiting in the Wings, published 2014
- The Dark Side of Heaven, co-published with Captain Robert G. Lathrop, published 2015
- Eternally at War, co-published with Captain Robert G. Lathrop in 2016
- Lady Jessie, to be published in late 2016
Screenplays:
- Angel of Mercy available now for option
Media:
- All About Aging Produced in 1991
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Robert “Gene” Lathrop
Robert “Gene” Lathrop was born in Walla Walla, Washington on June 8, 1942. His father was a farm equipment dealer, his mother a homemaker.
He was raised in the small town of Dayton, a farm community in the Blue Mountains, some thirty miles northeast of Walla Walla and attended school there. While in high school and college he worked on the farms and ranches in the area. He graduated from Dayton High School in 1960 and from the University of Idaho in 1965, obtaining a forestry degree and a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps Reserve.
He completed training as both an infantry officer and jet pilot. Prior to going to Vietnam, in March of 1967, he was injured in an ejection from 200 feet at Kingsville, Texas, and was hospitalized in Corpus Christi Naval Hospital for four months afterward.
Gene was sent to Vietnam in December, 1967, first as a ferry pilot flying one of a flight of 6 VMT-103 TA-4F (two seat) aircraft from VMT-103 at Yuma, Arizona to Da Nang in late 67. Following that assignment he served as an attack pilot flying out of Chu Lai, in the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) from March 1968 to early 1960. Then Da Nang from February 1969 until April of that year. He flew nearly three hundred missions in the A4E, TA4F and C-117D as well as serving as a company commander for three months at Danang during the 1969 TET Offensive. He flew with Marine Corps Air Groups 11, 12 and 13, his favorite being VMA 311 Tomcats. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross twice during that time.
Books:
- The Dark Side of Heaven, published 2015
- Eternally at War, published 2016
Captain Bud Orr & Fran Orr
It is with the deepest sadness and regret that Captain William Stewart “Bud” Orr Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in Napa, California on July 8, 2024. Bud is survived by his wife, Fran, who he married on November 25, 1976 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise in Subic Bay, Philippines.
Captain Bud Orr spent 27 years in the U.S. Navy, flew combat in Vietnam, amassed more than 1,000 carrier landings and flew numerous aircraft including the AV-8A Harrier, F-14, FA-18, and B-1 Bomber. After retirement he spent more than 20 years managing several Aerospace and Defense Washington Government Affairs offices.
His co-author and wife of 40 years, Fran, was described by Senator John Warner as the “good Navy wife.” Before her marriage, she was a partner in an exclusive boutique in Virginia Beach and had a successful real estate career. Fran also has published several children’s books which are used on bases to teach children how to cope with their father’s deployments.
Bud and Fran are currently working on Fran’s memoir entitled Dusty Memories which is the story of Fran’s pilgrimage as a child of the “dust bowl” born into poverty and deprivation.
Books:
- Love At First Flight: Adventures, Exploits, Sacrifices, Risks & Rewards
Dr. Mary Wesley
Dr. Mary Wesley DNP is an award-worthy storyteller whose passion for history, mystery, and imagination comes alive through unforgettable characters and emotionally rich narratives. An author, Family Nurse Practitioner, nurse educator, and researcher, she blends more than three decades of healthcare experience with a love of storytelling to craft novels that are both compelling and deeply human.
Her work spans fantasy, historical fiction, and mystery thrillers, transporting readers across time, uncovering long-buried secrets, and exploring the resilience of the human spirit. Whether writing epic adventures, historical journeys, or suspense-filled mysteries, Dr. Wesley creates stories that celebrate courage, hope, redemption, and the enduring power of love.
Drawing from a lifetime of caring for others, her characters are authentic, resilient, and unforgettable. Her stories weave together history, mystery, emotion, and imagination, inviting readers to lose themselves in worlds where every choice matters and every chapter reveals something unexpected.
When she isn’t writing, Dr. Wesley serves as a Family Nurse Practitioner and nursing professor, mentoring future healthcare professionals while pursuing research that advances compassionate care. She believes that every person has a story worth telling—and every story has the power to change a life.
Follow Dr. Mary Wesley DNP for on AgeView Press.com and Facebook for updates on upcoming releases, behind-the-scenes glimpses into her writing journey, and stories that will inspire your imagination long after you’ve turned the final page.