Tag Archives: Fictional Character
The Beauty of 4-4-0 Locomotives
The 4-4-0 locomotive was a thing of beauty that is hard to appreciate from photography of the mid-nineteenth century. Color photography did not exist during the heyday of the locomotive that “built” the first transcontinental railroad. One of the most famous … Continue reading
Bullhead City Book Signing Successful
On Tuesday, April 7, 2015, I held a successful book signing for Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, at the Hastings book store in Bullhead City, Arizona. My wife, Barbara, and I had gone to Laughlin, Nevada, for a short vacation, and … Continue reading
Bear Claws Cover Released
[media-credit name=”ENC Graphic Services” align=”alignleft” width=”194″][/media-credit] The cover art for Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two, has been released by ENC Graphic Services and Five Star Publishing. The cover conveys the power and intensity of the adventures facing fifteen-year-old Will Braddock as the … Continue reading
Barnes & Noble Book Signing for Eagle Talons Successful
The Barnes & Noble book signing for Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, in Henderson, Nevada, on Saturday, February 28, 2015, was successful. I especially thank those of you who purchased the book and had me autograph it for … Continue reading
Will Braddock’s Hat
[media-credit name=”Miller Hats” align=”alignleft” width=”228″][/media-credit] Will Braddock leaves Burlington, Iowa, wearing his father’s old Army slouch hat when he embarks upon his quest to determine his own destiny in Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One. In Chapter 1, I describe … Continue reading
Roundup Magazine Reviews Eagle Talons
Roundup Magazine reviewed Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, in its February 2015 issue. Roundup is published bi-monthly by Western Writers of America to “provide a forum on issues that pertain to Western literature, in general, and Western Writers … Continue reading
Will Braddock’s Canteen
When Will Braddock leaves his Burlington, Iowa, home to commence his quest, as told in the early chapters of Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, he takes with him his father’s Civil War canteen. Jonathan Braddock, Will’s father, was serving as a … Continue reading
South Point Book Signing Successful
On Friday, December 12, 2014, I signed copies of Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event occurred during the next to last day of the National … Continue reading
South Point Book Signing
[media-credit name=”South Point Casino” align=”aligncenter” width=”640″][/media-credit]I will be holding a book signing for Eagle Talons, The Iron Chronicles–Book One, at the South Point Hotel, Spa & Casino, at 9777 Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday, December 12, 2014. … Continue reading
Book Fest 2014
Book Fest 2014, the annual sale of books by Anthem Authors’ members, took place on Saturday, December 6, from 8 AM until Noon. Hundreds of residents of Sun City Anthem, Henderson, Nevada, visited the main recreation center to make selections for … Continue reading