Tag Archives: Historical Fiction
Bozeman Paymaster Receives Wyoming Award
Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre has been awarded first place in the Publications: Fiction Category by the Wyoming State Historical Society for 2023. I plan to travel to Cody, Wyoming, to participate in the 70th Annual Meeting … Continue reading
Bozeman Paymaster Nominated for Will Rogers Medallion Award
It is with pride and humility that I announce Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre is a finalist for the Will Rogers Medallion Award for 2023 in the category of Western Traditional Fiction. Bozeman Paymaster was published by … Continue reading
Great Arts & Crafts Fair
I, along with nine other members of Anthem Authors, participated in a book selling during the Spring Arts & Crafts Fair at Sun City Anthem in Henderson, Nevada, on April 1, 2023. No, it was not April Fools’ Day. It … Continue reading
Great South Point Book Signing
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
South Point Book Signing
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
Bozeman Paymaster Versions Available
Three versions of Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre are now available. Select the version that best suits your reading style and enjoy my historical fiction interpretation of a fascinating story about America’s Manifest Destiny. The original hardcover version … Continue reading
Book Signing at Sun City Anthem, Henderson, NV
On Saturday, October 22, 2022, I participated with other members of Anthem Authors in the Sun City Anthem Arts & Crafts Fair at 2450 Hampton Road in Henderson, Nevada, from 9 AM to 1 PM. This was my first book … Continue reading
Roundup Magazine Reviews Bozeman Paymaster
Tom Carpenter reviewed Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre in the August 2022 issue of Roundup Magazine. For those of you who do not subscribe to Roundup Magazine, I copy the review here: “This story of the Fetterman massacre is told … Continue reading
Historical Novel Society Reviews Bozeman Paymaster
Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre, is reviewed in the August 2022 issue of Historical Novels Review. Thomas J. Howley wrote the review. He states in part: “The author includes authentic technical details of terrain, equipment and daily … Continue reading
Review of Bozeman Paymaster at Western Fiction Review
A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre By Robert Lee Murphy Five Star Publishing, June 2022 Fighting to defend their favourite buffalo hunting grounds following the Civil War, Lakota Chief Red Cloud’s coalition of Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapahos drove … Continue reading