Category Archives: Writing
Bear Flag Revolt to be Published in 2025
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
Book Signing at Arts & Crafts Fair
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
Bear Claws Audiobook Available Now
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
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.
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.
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. My wife, Barbara, and long-time business associate, Cathy Mufich assisted me. The … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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 … Continue reading
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.