Tag Archives: The Iron Horse Chronicles

History of the Horse in Western America

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Robert Lee Murphy

Readers of this blog know I periodically contribute to the blog, Mad About MG History. MG stands for Middle Grade, and the purpose of the blog is to provide information for teachers and librarians engaged in encouraging middle grade students … Continue reading →

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Outstanding Book Signing Event at South Point Casino

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Saturday, December 9, 2017, from Noon until 4 PM, at South Point Hotel, Casino, & Spa, in Las Vegas, Nevada, I had the best book signing event ever. I had all three volumes of The Iron Horse Chronicles trilogy available, and most folks bought Eagle Talons, … Continue reading →

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Winter Club Fair & Book Signing

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Saturday, December 2, 2017, during the annual Winter Club Fair at Sun City Anthem, Henderson, NV, I autographed copies of The Iron Horse Chronicles for folks shopping for nice Christmas gifts. Just a reminder that on Saturday, December 9, 2017, from … Continue reading →

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Robert Lee Murphy Website Restored

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

If you visited my website over the past few days, you probably noticed that it was discombobulated. An update provided by one of the plugins I use to produce the website did not take properly and caused several features to disappear. It … Continue reading →

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Railroad History Reviews Golden Spike

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

Railroad History reviewed Golden Spike, The Iron Horse Chronicle–Book Three, in its Fall-Winter 2017 issue. Robert Butler wrote the review. Mr. Butler reviewed Eagle Talons and Bear Claws in previous issues of Railroad History. One of his closing sentences in … Continue reading →

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The First Intercontinental Railroad 150 Years Ago

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

The first Union Pacific Railroad train rolled into Cheyenne, Dakota Territory, on November 13, 1867. (Wyoming would not be designated a separate territory until July 25, 1868.) General Grenville M. Dodge, Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific, had selected the … Continue reading →

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Great Book Signing at SCA Fall Club Fair

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Saturday, October 21, 2017, I enjoyed a great book signing at the Sun City Anthem Fall Arts and Crafts Fair in Henderson, Nevada. Five other members of Anthem Authors joined me in offering our books for sale and autographing … Continue reading →

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Lifelong Learning Presentation

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, I made a presentation to the Sun City Anthem Lifelong Learning Club in Henderson, Nevada. The subject was “Why and How I Wrote the Iron Horse Chronicles.” Following the one-hour talk, I autographed copies of … Continue reading →

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Rewarding Barnes & Noble Book Signing

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

The book signing at Barnes & Noble on Stephanie Street in Henderson, Nevada, on Saturday, October 14, 2017, was a rewarding experience. We sold out of Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One. We made a solid dent in the … Continue reading →

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Numerous Upcoming Events

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

I will be involved in several special events between October 14 through October 21, 2017. If you are in the Las Vegas Valley on Saturday, October 14, please stop by Barnes & Noble on Stephanie Street in Henderson, Nevada, between … Continue reading →

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