Tag Archives: First Transcontinental Railroad

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 →

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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    

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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.

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Book Signing at Arts & Crafts Fair 2023

Posted on October 15, 2023 by Robert Lee Murphy

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 →

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Great South Point Book Signing

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Saturday, December 3, 2022, I had a very successful book signing during the National Finals Rodeo at South Point Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. I thank the staff of South Point for their assistance that ensured the event was … Continue reading →

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South Point Book Signing

Posted on November 20, 2022 by Robert Lee Murphy

The talented folks at South Point Casino have produced another excellent poster advertising my book signing that will take place there on Saturday, December 3, 2022, from noon to 4 PM. Look for this poster when you enter the casino. … Continue reading →

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Model Locomotive Completed

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Robert Lee Murphy

I have completed the assembly of the model locomotive and tender that I received as a Christmas gift. As I pointed out in my last post, I had not built a model since I was a teenager back in the … Continue reading →

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Annual South Point Book Signing in Jeopardy

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Robert Lee Murphy

My wife, Barbara, wearing a face shield, is discussing a dilemma with Benny Binion and his horse in the hallway leading to the event arena at South Point Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. I took this picture on August 31, … Continue reading →

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Stirrup Award Finalist

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Robert Lee Murphy

My article “Races Within a Race: The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad” that appeared in the April 2019 issue of Roundup Magazine has been selected, by the membership of Western Writers of America, as a finalist for the Stirrup Award … Continue reading →

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New Kindle Versions of The Iron Horse Chronicles

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Robert Lee Murphy

Recently I had to replace the Kindle versions of all three volumes of The Iron Horse Chronicles. If you purchased a Kindle version created by Five Star Publishing, they appear to still work fine. You can access the new versions by … Continue reading →

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