Tag Archives: Bear Claws

Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Robert Lee Murphy

Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, contains scenes of Will Braddock, the young protagonist, recovering from injuries and eventually “escaping” from the hospital at Fort D. A. Russell. In July 1867, Braddock had accompanied General Grenville M. Dodge into the southeast … Continue reading →

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Anthem Authors Reviewed in Roundup Magazine

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Robert Lee Murphy

Two fellow members of Anthem Authors have books reviewed in the February 2016 issue of Roundup Magazine, the official publication of Western Writers of America. Since many readers of this website’s blog do not subscribe to Roundup Magazine, I want to … Continue reading →

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The Revenant and the Mountain Men

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Robert Lee Murphy

As many of you know, every few weeks I post on the Mad About MG History blog. On February 4, 2016, I wrote a post for that blog entitled “The Revenant and the Mountain Men.” This posting incorporates portions of  “Revenant and The … Continue reading →

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Bear Claws Wins Preditors & Editors Award

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Robert Lee Murphy

Preditors & Editors has announced the results of their 17th Annual Readers Poll, in which Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two, was awarded fifth place for Young Adult books published in 2015. Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, … Continue reading →

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The Revenant and The Iron Horse Chronicles

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Robert Lee Murphy

The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has an interesting and pertinent relationship with The Iron Horse Chronicles. The movie dramatically tells of the hardships endured by the mountain men who hunted, trapped, and explored the western regions of the United States in … Continue reading →

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Historical Novel Society Reviews of The Iron Horse Chronicles

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Robert Lee Murphy

The Historical Novel Society recently reviewed Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two. Quote: “The author’s descriptions of this early chapter of the transcontinental railroad are engaging and well researched. The young characters in his novel are believable for the historical … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

As the author of The Iron Horse Chronicles, I wish all of my readers a Happy New Year. 2015 was a successful year for me as a writer. Eagle Talons, the first book in my trilogy about the quest of a young … Continue reading →

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Bear Claws at Barnes & Noble

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

Yesterday, I autographed copies of Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two, and the Barnes & Noble store in Henderson, Nevada, placed them in the new books section in time for Christmas shoppers to pick up one. I also autographed … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

Merry Christmas from the Robert Lee Murphy family. This photograph captures us shortly before we left home to go to the South Point Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 12, 2015, for the book signing during the last day … Continue reading →

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South Point Book Signing

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Saturday, December 12, 2015, the Robert Lee Murphy family held a book signing at South Point Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. My wife, Barbara, assisted in manning the table where I autographed copies of Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book … Continue reading →

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