Tag Archives: Five Star Publishing
Bear Claws at Barnes & Noble
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
South Point Book Signing
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
Presentation to Henderson Seniors
Two days before Thanksgiving this year, I had the privilege of making a presentation to guests at the Heritage Park Senior Facility in Henderson, Nevada. My talk, supported with Power Point slides, was on why and how I wrote The Iron … Continue reading
2015 Holidays Book Signing Season
The 2015 holidays book signing season is shaping up to be a busy one. Even though my complete schedule is revealed on the Events page of this blog, I think this summary posting will help readers make plans for where and when they can get autographed copies … Continue reading
Eagle Talons Reviewed in Railroad History Magazine
The following excerpt is from a book review of Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles—Book One, that appeared in the Fall-Winter 2015 issue of Railroad History, the official magazine of The Railway and Locomotive Historical Society, of which I am … Continue reading
Will Rogers Bronze Medallion Winner
On October 24, 2015, my novel Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One received the Will Rogers Bronze Medallion Award for 2015 Western Fiction for Younger Readers. The Will Rogers Medallion Award Committee’s mission statement adheres to the goal of bringing “outstanding Western … Continue reading
A Writer’s Nook
Welcome to the nook where I as a writer struggle to become an author. The Iron Horse Chronicles is being created here. I wrote the first outline and began assembling research notes for my trilogy at this desk nine years … Continue reading
Bear Claws at Western Fiction Review
Western Fiction Review posted a review of Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two, on September 3, 2015. Steve M. (that’s all the name he goes by) regularly reviews new western novels for his blog, which originates in the UK. … Continue reading
Bear Claws Reviewed by Readers’ Favorite
Readers’ Favorite has awarded its Five Star seal to Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two, and has provided the following review by Jack Magnus: “Bear Claws: The Iron Horse Chronicles, Book Two is a historical coming of age novel … Continue reading
Will Rogers Medallion Award Finalist
Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, has been chosen as a 2015 Will Rogers Medallion Award finalist. According to the award organization’s website, “Will Rogers was a respected writer and cowboy entertainer whose work embodied and demonstrated the traditions … Continue reading
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