Tag Archives: The Iron Horse Chronicles

Bear Claws Wins Preditors & Editors Award

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Robert Lee Murphy

Preditors & Editors has announced the results of their 17th Annual Readers Poll, in which Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two, was awarded fifth place for Young Adult books published in 2015. Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, … Continue reading →

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The Revenant and The Iron Horse Chronicles

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Robert Lee Murphy

The Revenant, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, has an interesting and pertinent relationship with The Iron Horse Chronicles. The movie dramatically tells of the hardships endured by the mountain men who hunted, trapped, and explored the western regions of the United States in … Continue reading →

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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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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Robert Lee Murphy

Merry Christmas from the Robert Lee Murphy family. This photograph captures us shortly before we left home to go to the South Point Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on December 12, 2015, for the book signing during the last day … 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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