Tag Archives: Middle Grade Fiction

Roundup Magazine Reviews Eagle Talons

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

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 →

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Will Braddock’s Canteen

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

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 →

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Mad About MG History

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

Mad About MG History, A blog about middle grade historical fiction, is officially launched. In my New Year’s post I mentioned that I have been invited to participate with a group of historical fiction authors in writing a new blog directed toward history … Continue reading →

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