Category Archives: Writing

Great Book Signing at SCA Fall Club Fair

On Saturday, October 21, 2017, I enjoyed a great book signing at the Sun City Anthem Fall Arts and Crafts Fair in Henderson, Nevada. Five other members of Anthem Authors joined me in offering our books for sale and autographing … Continue reading

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Lifelong Learning Presentation

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, I made a presentation to the Sun City Anthem Lifelong Learning Club in Henderson, Nevada. The subject was “Why and How I Wrote the Iron Horse Chronicles.” Following the one-hour talk, I autographed copies of … Continue reading

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Numerous Upcoming Events

I will be involved in several special events between October 14 through October 21, 2017. If you are in the Las Vegas Valley on Saturday, October 14, please stop by Barnes & Noble on Stephanie Street in Henderson, Nevada, between … Continue reading

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Back-to-School Limited Offer – 99 Cent Sale

For a limited time, as a Back-to-School special, Five Star Publishing is offering eBook versions of Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, and Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two, for only 99 cents. Visit this site to download … Continue reading

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Historical Novel Society Reviews Golden Spike

The Historical Novel Society published a review this month of Golden Spike, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Three. Jess Westerhoff provided the review and states in part, “It’s well-researched and has an exciting conclusion.” You can read the entire review here: … Continue reading

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The Iron Horse Chronicles Trilogy Complete

The Iron Horse Chronicles trilogy is complete. I have received finished, hard-bound copies of the third book, Golden Spike. Five Star Publishing will release the book officially on July 19, 2017. As usual, they have produced a first-class product. I … Continue reading

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Goodreads Giveaway

Five Star Publishing, the publisher of my trilogy The Iron Horse Chronicles, is sponsoring a giveaway on Goodreads for copies of the ARC of Golden Spike. Golden Spike, the third book in the trilogy is scheduled for release on July 19, … Continue reading

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Trilogy Approaching Completion

With the Iron Horse Chronicles trilogy approaching completion, I have changed the header on this website. For the past couple of years, Union Pacific’s Engine 119 has been approaching Promontory Summit in Utah from a distance. On July 19, 2017, Golden … Continue reading

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Wyoming History News Announces Golden Spike

Wyoming History News, the official newsletter for the Wyoming State Historical Society, announced the upcoming release of Golden Spike, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Three, in its April 2017 edition. I have created this collage from the newsletter’s masthead and the announcement … Continue reading

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Roundup Magazine Article

I am proud to inform readers of this blog that Roundup Magazine published an article I wrote in the April 2017 issue.  The article is entitled: “In 1866, the UP made tracks to the first Wild West Show.” Shown here … Continue reading

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