Author Archives: Robert Lee Murphy

Bear Flag Revolt to be Published in 2025

Posted on October 5, 2024 by Robert Lee Murphy

My fifth frontier historical novel, Bear Flag Revolt, has been acquired by Thorndike Press. A large print hardcover and/or softcover edition will be released in April 2025. This adventure story tells how Kit Carson and John Frémont stole California from … Continue reading →

Posted in Bear Flag Revolt, Geography, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Book Signing at Arts & Crafts Fair

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, Robert Lee Murphy signed his books at the Fall Arts & Crafts Fair held in the Sun City Anthem Recreation Center in Henderson, Nevada. This was the first book signing event at which Robert could … Continue reading →

Posted in Audiobooks, Bear Claws - Book Two, Book Signing, Bozeman Paymaster, Eagle Talons - Book One, Golden Spike - Book Three, The Iron Horse Chronicles, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Bear Claws Audiobook Available Now

Posted on July 8, 2024 by Robert Lee Murphy

Bear Claws: The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two is now available as an Audiobook on Amazon.com. The audiobook is narrated by Brian James Stenberg. You can download the audiobook at: Amazon.com: Bear Claws: The Iron Horse Chronicles, Book Two (Audible Audio Edition): … Continue reading →

Posted in Audiobooks, Bear Claws - Book Two, Central Pacific, Geography, Indians, Iron Horse Chronicles' Characters, The Iron Horse Chronicles, Transcontinental Railroad, Union Pacific, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Eagle Talons Audiobook Available Now

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Robert Lee Murphy

Eagle Talons: The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One is now available as an Audiobook on Amazon.com. The audiobook was narrated by Brian James Sternberg. You can download the audiobook at:  https://a.co/d/9AxeaO6    

Posted in Audiobooks, Eagle Talons - Book One, Iron Horse Chronicles' Characters, The Iron Horse Chronicles, Transcontinental Railroad | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Audiobook Versions Forthcoming

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Robert Lee Murphy

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.

Posted in Eagle Talons - Book One, The Iron Horse Chronicles, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Roundup Magazine Article

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

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.

Posted in Transcontinental Railroad, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Merry Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

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!

Posted in Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Great South Point Casino Book Signing

Posted on December 17, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

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. My wife, Barbara, and long-time business associate, Cathy Mufich assisted me. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Bear Claws - Book Two, Book Signing, Bozeman Paymaster, Eagle Talons - Book One, Golden Spike - Book Three, The Iron Horse Chronicles, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

South Point Book Signing Poster

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Bear Claws - Book Two, Book Signing, Bozeman Paymaster, Eagle Talons - Book One, Golden Spike - Book Three, The Iron Horse Chronicles, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Will Rogers Medallion Award

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Awards, Bozeman Paymaster, Geography, Indians, Trails, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments