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Costco in Wilsonville Displays Book For Sale

Posted on January 23, 2016 by gijoesblog

Thanks to Rob Barker for photo!  Rob is the moderator of the Facebook page, Joe’s Sports and Outdoor Alumni.

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“Growing Up With G.I. Joe’s” For Sale In Northwest Costco Stores

Posted on January 22, 2016 by gijoesblog

“Growing Up With G.I. Joe’s” is now for sale in 8 Portland/Vancouver area stores.  The stores are located in Camas, Vancouver, Wilsonville, Hillsboro, Tigard, Clackamas, Aloha, and northeast Portland. Awesome, Costco! Photo of book table at Tigard Costco.

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Thank You for Your Support in 2015!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by gijoesblog

I am looking back to last year with gratitude this New Year’s morning.  Thank your for your support while I was writing and putting the book together, and thank you for helping to let folks know about Growing Up With … Continue reading →

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Buy Signed “Growing Up With G.I. Joe’s” Online at ColumbiaPress.net to Give as Gifts

Posted on December 10, 2015 by gijoesblog

What an easy way to gift shop for Christmas! Just go to ColumbiaPress.net and order signed copies of Growing Up With G.I. Joe’s for friends and family.  Shipping is via USPS Priority Mail, arriving in 2 or 3 days, and the discounted shipping and … Continue reading →

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“Growing Up With G.I. Joe’s” Will Be Featured at Book Event Sunday, December 6 in Downtown Portland

Posted on December 5, 2015 by gijoesblog

The Oregon Historical Society is putting on its yearly Holiday Cheer event this Sunday, December 6, from noon to 4:30 at their 1200 S.W. Park Avenue headquarters on the Park blocks in Portland.  Around 85 Oregon authors will be taking part, selling … Continue reading →

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What Fun! The Book Launch Party in the Portland area on November 14 Rocked

Posted on November 29, 2015 by gijoesblog

I so enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new ones at the Growing Up With G.I. Joe’s book launch party Saturday, November 14th at McCuddy’s Island Marina on Hayden Island on the Columbia River in Portland! I gave a short … Continue reading →

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On the Radio and Here – My Interview on KXL 101 FM Radio

Posted on November 19, 2015 by gijoesblog

I am very happy with my interview about Growing Up With G.I. Joe’s that KXL News Anchor Rebecca Marshall conducted!  A shortened version ran during morning news on KXL on Tuesday, November 17.  Here is a link:  https://soundcloud.com/voicepdx/janna-orkney-joes-book-on-kxl-11-17-15 Thanks to Rob Barker … Continue reading →

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KXL Radio Airing My Interview on Tuesday, 11-17

Posted on November 16, 2015 by gijoesblog

Please listen to KXL FM 101 radio in the Portland area to hear my interview with news anchor, Rebecca Marshall, on Tuesday morning, November 17.  It runs at 5:17 a.m. and 7:17 a.m!  Yes, it is early, but it is during … Continue reading →

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Where is the Book?

Posted on November 11, 2015 by gijoesblog

There are a number of places to get the book now! For  Kindle e-book edition, Amazon will start loading Growing Up With G.I. Joe’s Thursday, November 12th.  It is probably easiest to search Amazon for the book using mu name, Orkney, … Continue reading →

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Buy Books Online Now at Columbia Press!

Posted on November 9, 2015 by gijoesblog

You can now order a book or books quick and easy at http://www.ColumbiaPress.net!  My publishing website is now online and taking orders with immediate mailings of the books.  And, in a special introductory offer, we are only charging $3 for shipping, no matter how … Continue reading →

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