Happy Saint Patrick’s Day

Barbara and I traded the Mercedes for a 2023 Lexus ES 350 Luxury. The Mercedes SUV was too “tall” for Barbara. With her neuropathy disability, she had trouble getting in and out of an SUV. In addition to the Mercedes we tried a Hyundai SUV and a Honda SUV. Same problem. We were afraid she would lose her balance and fall getting out of the vehicle. She would instinctively reach down to brace herself and break an arm or worse. She is able to get in and out of the sedan with ease.

2023 Lexus ES 350 Luxury

Erin go bragh! Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

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Audiobook Versions Forthcoming

Today, February 2, 2024, I initiated the process with ACX of Amazon to produce audiobook versions of The Iron Horse Chronicles. Eagle Talons will naturally be the first audiobook. I will provide updates about availability as the process proceeds.

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Roundup Magazine Article

The December 2023 issue of Roundup Magazine, the official publication of Western Writers of America, published my article entitled: “Train time: Facts to know when writing about railroads.

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Merry Christmas

Barbara and I gave ourselves an early Christmas present in 2023. We purchased a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLC 300 SUV from Carmax in Henderson, Nevada. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Great South Point Casino Book Signing

On Saturday, December 16, 2023, I held a great book signing at South Point Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the last day of the National Finals Rodeo.

Book lovers browsing during South Point book signing.

My wife, Barbara, and long-time business associate, Cathy Mufich assisted me. The management and staff at South Point did a fantastic job supporting the endeavor, as they always do.

Cowgirl Barbara ready to help Robert sell books at South Point.

 

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South Point Book Signing Poster

South Point Hotel Casino and Spa has prepared an excellent poster advertising my upcoming book signing there on Saturday, December 16, 2023, from Noon to 4 PM. If you are in the Las Vegas area, perhaps attending the National Finals Rodeo, please stop by to say hello. I will have all my award-winning books available for sale in hardcover and paperback. They make excellent Christmas gifts.

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Will Rogers Medallion Award

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, I received the 2023 Copper Will Rogers Medallion Award for Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre, in the category of Western Traditional Fiction. Chris Enss, Executive Director, Will Rogers Medallion Award Committee, presented the medallion to me during the Annual Awards Banquet in the Fort Worth, Texas, Stockyards.

2023 Will Rogers Medallion

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Book Signing at Arts & Crafts Fair 2023

Members of Anthem Authors, our local writers’ group, participated in the annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair at the Recreation Center at Sun City Anthem in Henderson, Nevada, on Saturday, October 14, 2023. I was one of the club members who offered my autographed books for sale. They make great Christmas gifts, and many residents realized that as they bought copies of my books. Thanks, folks!

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Wyoming Historical Society Award for Bozeman Paymaster

On September 9, 2023, the Wyoming Historical Society awarded Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre first place in the category of fiction at the 70th Annual Meeting in Cody, Wyoming.

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Bozeman Paymaster Receives Wyoming Award

Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre has been awarded first place in the Publications: Fiction Category by the Wyoming State Historical Society for 2023.

I plan to travel to Cody, Wyoming, to participate in the 70th Annual Meeting of the society to personally receive the award on September 9, 2023. I will offer autographed copies of the book for sale following the award ceremony. The book is available in hardcover, paperback, and large print editions, as well as a Kindle version.

This is my second book to receive the first place award from the WSHS. Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two was awarded first place in 2016.

I extend my sincere appreciation to the Wyoming State Historical Society for bestowing this award on my book about the Fetterman Massacre which took place in what is now Wyoming in 1866.

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