“An epic tale of passion,
manipulation, and obsession.”
—WHITNEY OTTO, New York Times bestselling author
War photographer Terry Tusley is on the hunt for that perfect shot. From his beginnings in the hallowed halls of George Eastman’s Kodak laboratories in upstate New York, to war-torn Nazi-occupied France and beyond, Terry traverses the globe for that elusive, truthful photograph—and a chance to win the Pulitzer Prize.
But the quest for fame doesn’t come without a lifetime of cost: Terry’s neglected daughter, thousands of miles away, struggles with their family dynamic and who her father really is. His wife, a model spy extraordinaire, is not the ally she purports to be. And Terry’s lifelong rival and fellow international photographer, Cameron Plumb, presents a constant, unrelenting roadblock to winning the definitive prize.
Set against the backdrop of the many brutal conflicts of the twentieth century, Bobbie Calhoun’s debut novel is a thrilling page-turner, epic in scope and stunningly beautiful in its humanity, asking: How far will these war photographers go to secure their place for all time, and what price are they willing to pay for the ultimate prize?
Collected Works
Explore Bobbie Calhoun’s collected essays and poetry.
Bobbie Calhoun is a produced playwright, published essayist, poet, and debut novelist. Her most recent release is her debut novel, Folio, which weaves together historical fiction, potent characters, and bitter rivalry in an intricate, true-to-life tale.
NOVELIST
Explore Bobbie’s debut novel, FOLIO, now available for purchase. Subscribe below for a sneak peek.
ESSAYIST
Browse a selection of Bobbie’s essays. Subscribe to the mailing list to be notified of new writing as it is published.
POET
Mise-en-Scène, a collection of poems from Bobbie Calhoun, is now available from Belgrave House.
Recent Essays
On Medium
EMBRACING THE MENTAL CUBICLE
Why the geometry of finite space calms and motivates us.
On Medium
THE INTERCEPT POINT OF IT ALL
How to say goodbye and good luck to our college kids. Again.
On Medium
SINGULARITY OF PURPOSE
& THE MISSION TO MARS
How to find the things that should get all our attention.
Exciting Upcoming Events!
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Joined Alliance of Indie Authors (Alli)
April 2026
The Alliance of Independent Authors is the only global organization fostering ethics and excellence in self-publishing.
Did you know that Beatrix Potter, Charles Dickens, Virginia Woolf and many other famous authors self-published some of their books? Since 2012, ALLi has empowered indie authors to create great books, reach more readers, and build successful publishing businesses.
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Accepted into WLOV Critic's Table
April 2026
I’ve been invited to join an accomplished group of published authors to share, critique and edit our works in a weekly forum, sponsored by the Writers League of the Villages. Other authors include Chris Coward (Sci Fi/Fantasy), John Mallon (Hist Fic), and M. Allen Pryor. (Sci Fi/Thriller). Find them on Amazon!
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Invited Speaker at HNS-PNW
July 2026
Historical Novel Society Pacific Northwest Chapter (HNS-PNW)Topic: Manage Your Novel Without Crushing Your Creativity
I’ve been invited by the HNS-PNW chapter to join five other local authors to talk about my historical research methods! The Historical Novel Society (HNS) is an international literary society established in 1997, devoted to promotion and advocacy for the genre of historical fiction.
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Archive of Past Events
March 2026:
Event: Author Signing
Location: All Booked Up, The Villages, FL
Great local indie bookstore hosted me and two other local authors - sold many books, thank you Jamie!Feb 2026:
Featured Author: The Villages Magazine
The Villages Magazine is part of The Daily Sun (weekly circulation ~55K in/around Central FL)Event: Florida Book Club: Folio
Location: Wildwood, FL
FOLIO was the featured book for this 20+ member Villages Book Club.Jan 2026:
Event: Book Expo 2026! Sponsored by WLOV
Location: The Villages, FL
Sold many books and met so many great local authors at this event which drew over 200 book buyers.
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