Tag Archives: Middle Grade Fiction

Once Upon A Time

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Robert Lee Murphy

Once upon a time (probably late 1968) two little princesses frolicked with their father (a commoner) on a beautiful beach on the island of Oahu. Elizabeth, the older princess, had been born in the kingdom of France in 1963. To tell the truth, France was a … Continue reading →

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Lodgepole Creek in Eagle Talons

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Robert Lee Murphy

Lodgepole Creek features prominently in Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One. The creek rises in the Laramie Range of the Rocky Mountains in southeastern Wyoming, flows eastward across the southwestern corner of Nebraska, and joins the South Platte River … 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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Christmas Eve Dinner

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

Barbara and I enjoyed our Christmas Eve Dinner a day early at Michael’s Gourmet Room at South Point Casino & Spa. Michael’s has been named one of the Top 5 Restaurants in Las Vegas by the Zagat Survey. Here we … 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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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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Book Signing at South Point

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

South Point Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, will host a book signing for Robert Lee Murphy on Saturday, December 12, 2015, from noon until 4 pm. Please stop by the Silverado Lounge and say hello. I will be there to … Continue reading →

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Sun City Anthem Book Signing

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Saturday, December 5, the 2015 Annual Clubs Fair at the Recreation Center in Sun City Anthem, Henderson, Nevada, took place. The only picture I have of that event shows me counting on my finger the number of books I … Continue reading →

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Presentation to Henderson Seniors

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

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 →

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2015 Holidays Book Signing Season

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

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 →

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