Tag Archives: Middle Grade Fiction

SCA Fall Arts & Crafts Fair 2018

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Saturday, October 20, 2018, I sold and autographed books at the Sun City Anthem Fall Arts & Crafts Fair. Eight members of Anthem Authors participated in the event. The turnout of residents seemed to be larger than usual for … Continue reading →

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On the Railroad 150 Years Ago

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Robert Lee Murphy

During October 1868, the Union Pacific contract workers, under the direction of General Jack Casement, increased the pace at which they laid track. The typical rate averaged two to three miles per day, occasionally five. On October 26, however, they … Continue reading →

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Utah Life Article on Golden Spike

Posted on September 23, 2018 by Robert Lee Murphy

To my surprise and grateful appreciation, Michael Zimmer wrote a wonderful article about my book Golden Spike, The Iron Horse Chronicles, Book Three, in the September/October 2018 issue of Utah Life. Michael’s contribution is more than just a book review, it is … Continue reading →

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On the Railroad 150 Years Ago

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Robert Lee Murphy

In September 1868 both the Union Pacific and Central Pacific had departed the high mountains and were building across relatively level but difficult terrain. In Wyoming, the UP worked to cross the Red Desert between the two continental divides—one west … Continue reading →

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Golden Spike Available in Large Print

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Robert Lee Murphy

Golden Spike, The Iron Horse Chronicles, Book Three, has been released by Wheeler Publishing in a Large Print edition. Now all three books in the trilogy are available in Hardcover edition, Kindle version, and Paperback Large Print. Please click on … Continue reading →

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On the Railroad 150 Years Ago

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Robert Lee Murphy

One hundred fifty years ago, in August 1868, the Union Pacific Railroad’s tracks in Wyoming extended almost seven hundred miles west from Omaha, Nebraska. End of track was now thirty miles beyond the new bridge over the North Platte River … Continue reading →

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Golden Spike Nominated for 2018 Will Rogers Medallion Award

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Robert Lee Murphy

It is a great thrill to announce that Golden Spike, The Iron Horse Chronicles, Book 3, has been nominated as a finalist for the 2018 Will Rogers Medallion Award in the category of Younger Readers. The winners will be announced … Continue reading →

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Western Writers Hall of Fame

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Robert Lee Murphy

I attended the 2018 Western Writers of America Convention in Billings, Montana, from June 20 through June 23. On the final day of the convention, I joined two bus-loads of fellow WWA members for a trip to Cody, Wyoming, to … Continue reading →

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MG Books About Native Americans

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Sunday, May 20, 2018, I posted a new article on the website Mad About MG History, entitled “MG Books About Native Americans.” Since the one hundred forty-ninth anniversary of the driving of the Golden Spike occurred a few days … Continue reading →

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Writing a Historical Trilogy

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Robert Lee Murphy

“Writing a Historical Trilogy” is the title of an article I wrote for the Spring 2018 issue of WriteRiders, the quarterly newsletter of the Nevada chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators. Link to the article (it’s on … Continue reading →

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