William Allen Baltz

Journalist and Writer

United States

I began my writing career with the St. Petersburg Times. Since then I have written numerous human interest and creative nonfiction stories for a variety of publications, ranging from the ordeals of combat veterans to the adventures of a shelter-rescued springer spaniel. Currently I am writing about an amazing cluster of spiritual centers nestled in farm country and a cowboy artist from Tubac, AZ who continues to create beautiful works despite the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Journey along with me!

Portfolio
The Spaniel Journal
The Last Hunt

The first and, sadly, last time this springer spaniel and his friends would take to the fields.

WAB
Medicine of the Spider

A Michigan artist finally completes his masterpiece after multiple sclerosis inexplicably vanishes from his body. He reveals the source of his art and healing.

Combat Veterans

Arlington Heights Daily Herald
10/23/2013
A Time to Remember

Former U.S. Marine recalls Beirut barracks bombing on 30th anniversary of attack.

Arlington Heights Daily Herald
11/11/2012
Heartfelt Emotions

Combat veterans with PTSD find healing through art, music and poetry.

Arlington Heights Daily Herald
07/04/2013
A Salute to True Sacrifice

South Korean native opens new exhibit paying tribute to U.S. servicemen who fought in the Korean War.

Commercial-News
11/12/2012
Into the Fire

Veteran of Iwo Jima remembers the horror of that infamous battle.

Commercial-News
11/12/2012
"I Am the Lucky One."

Vietnam veteran remembers the eerie and deadly Rung Sat Special Zone.