Robert W. Mackay Media Kit
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Author of the novels:
Soldier of the Horse Terror on the Alert THE FORGOTTEN: A Novel of the Korean War |
Short Bio
Robert Mackay served in the RCN in destroyers and submarines. After other pursuits he wrote bestselling novel Soldier of the Horse, set in the Canadian cavalry. “Terror on the Alert” is a thriller set in a Canadian submarine during the Cuban Missile Crisis. His third, THE FORGOTTEN, launches in October 2024.
Long Bio
Robert Mackay joined the Royal Canadian Navy straight out of North Surrey High School. He spent four years at UBC while training at sea during the summers. He was then commissioned and spent six years at sea in destroyers and submarines, followed by service at HMCS DISCOVERY, Vancouver’s Naval Reserve establishment.
After a few years teaching he returned to UBC for a law degree. He retired from his partnership in Cloverdale to research and write Soldier of the Horse, a novel based on his father’s time in Canada’s World War One cavalry. Soldier was followed by Terror on the Alert, his novel set during the Cuban Missile Crisis and based on his time in Cold War submarines, both British and Canadian. Bob’s published novels won gold and silver international prizes, respectively.
Robert is active with the Naval Association of BC and a national director of the Canadian Authors Association.
After a few years teaching he returned to UBC for a law degree. He retired from his partnership in Cloverdale to research and write Soldier of the Horse, a novel based on his father’s time in Canada’s World War One cavalry. Soldier was followed by Terror on the Alert, his novel set during the Cuban Missile Crisis and based on his time in Cold War submarines, both British and Canadian. Bob’s published novels won gold and silver international prizes, respectively.
Robert is active with the Naval Association of BC and a national director of the Canadian Authors Association.
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Contact and Social Media
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LinkedIn: Robert W. Mackay | LinkedIn Email: bob.mackay(at)hotmail.com Phone: 604-541-9098 |
Interview, Panelist, & Speaking Information
Robert W. Mackay can be contacted for interviews, panelist invitations, and speaking engagements. He is available to discuss:
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