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Author

Lee Basnar's first book, Vietnam Vignettes, was published in 2004 by Booklocker.com. The author’s second book, Northern Lights & Shadows, published by Booklocker.com in 2005, describes his and his wife’s experiences while living for sixteen years in a cabin in the Alaska bush. more...

Columnist

Lee Basnar has been a columnist for the Sierra Vista (Arizona) Herald/Bisbee Daily Review since May 2000. In his column “A Different Vista,” he often writes about environmental issues, such as the impact of unmanaged growth on the limited water supply in the southern Arizona desert. He chooses topics of both local and national interest, and he does his research on the ground, out where the people live who must endure politically driven policies. more...

Speaker

Lee Basnar is available to groups and organizations that seek an experienced speaker. A former member of Toastmasters International, he speaks on various subjects, including his experiences in Vietnam and his adventures in Alaska. more...

Writer

In addition to writing Vietnam Vignettes, Lee Basnar has written articles for Alaska Magazine and for Alaska Outdoors magazine.

Poet

Lee Basnar's poems have been published in newspapers and on web sites. His poignant "A Soldier Retires" is popular among Vietnam veterans.

Contact Information

Lee Basnar
1900 E. Kachina Trail
Sierra Vista, AZ 85650

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