Robert E. Lofthouse

Rob Lofthouse, literary award winner, including the MWSA Bronze Medal, is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, author coach, genealogist and historian.

He has traced his family lineage back to Plymouth Colony in 17th century America, and serves with the Sons of the American Revolution as Committee Chair in the Kansas State Society, General Chairman of the Kansas City area George Washington Birthday Celebration, and Treasurer of the Henry Leavenworth Chapter.

With a strong passion for the United States of America, he continues his work as a volunteers in support of patriotic organizations. He is Treasurer of the Vietnam Veterans Chapter 75 in Leavenworth. He recently joined the Boards of the Military Writer’s Society of America and Kansas City Fisher House as an at-large Director in each case. He currently assists the Frontier Museum of the United States Army Foundation in Leavenworth as their Program Manager and previously served as Vice President with the Village West Rotary Club in Kansas City. 

Blog, radio and podcast interviews can be found at www.holdthelinepress.com/interviews and www.holdthelinepress.com/blog.

Rob has authored the biography Honor Through Sacrifice, co-written Two Stitches And A Patch, which provides guidance in overcoming the power of grief through faith and has just released his third book, The Best Year of Our Lives, telling about the thrill of victory and agony of defeat from the perspective of a small-town Pennsylvania high school football team.

Rob is currently writing a historical book about a large city rescue mission, editing an autobiography and ghostwriting another as well as developing a movie screenplay. 

 

He is available as a guest speaker to civic clubs, book clubs, church groups, veterans and historical/lineage associations throughout Kansas City, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Georgia, Texas and Pennsylvania. Simply click on the blue button beneath the photo to inquire about availability. 

See the EVENTS page for current engagements.

Rob volunteers as an Ambassador and Book Reviewer for the Military Writer’s Society of America (MWSA), serving as The William “Rev. Bill” McDonald Scholarship Chair. He is also a member of the Kansas Author’s Club.

He served as a Corporal in the United States Marine Corps before completing a successful international consulting career with information technology, before retiring as Vice President of Delivery from a Kansas City area firm.

As a writing coach, he provides guidance and mentorship to authors at any stage of writing. Helping authors stay on track with deadlines, overcoming writer’s block, and maintaining motivation throughout the writing process, Rob serves as an author’s personal champion, helping them navigate their creative process and become a stronger writer, ultimately achieving their publishing goals.

He is currently pursuing an oral storytelling certification from the Mid-continent Public Library in Liberty, Missouri.

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