Tag Archives: Western Fiction
Nineteenth Century Internet
The title “Nineteenth Century Internet” may be a stretch, but in effect that was what the invention of the telegraph did for the world in the middle of the 1800s. I wrote about this phenomenon in my regular blog post on … Continue reading
Sun City Anthem Book Signing
As part of the 2016 Arts & Crafts Fair at Sun City Anthem, Henderson, Nevada, members of Anthem Authors conducted a book signing event on Saturday, April 2. The fair took place in the Sun City Anthem Recreation Center, where … Continue reading
SCBWI PAL
My guess is that few readers of this blog will know what SCBWI PAL is. Let me introduce you. The Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators recognizes certain members as Published and Listed–thus, SCBWI PAL. SCBWI states on its … Continue reading
A Wonderful Review of Eagle Talons
As the author of The Iron Horse Chronicles, I am pleased with the reviews of my books prepared by fellow authors and professional reviewers. I am proud of the awards my books have received, like the 2015 Bronze Will Rogers Medallion Award … Continue reading
Barnes & Noble Book Signing Great Success
My book signing at Barnes & Noble on Stephanie Street in Henderson, Nevada, on March 12, 2016, was a great success. We sold every copy of Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, and made a substantial dent in the … Continue reading
Book Signing Scheduled at Barnes & Noble
I have a book signing scheduled for Barnes & Noble Booksellers at 567 N. Stephanie St., Henderson, NV 89014, on Saturday, March 12, from 1 PM until 4 PM. Stop by and pick up autographed copies of Eagle Talons, The Iron … Continue reading
Fort D. A. Russell, Wyoming
Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, contains scenes of Will Braddock, the young protagonist, recovering from injuries and eventually “escaping” from the hospital at Fort D. A. Russell. In July 1867, Braddock had accompanied General Grenville M. Dodge into the southeast … Continue reading
Anthem Authors Reviewed in Roundup Magazine
Two fellow members of Anthem Authors have books reviewed in the February 2016 issue of Roundup Magazine, the official publication of Western Writers of America. Since many readers of this website’s blog do not subscribe to Roundup Magazine, I want to … Continue reading
The Revenant and the Mountain Men
As many of you know, every few weeks I post on the Mad About MG History blog. On February 4, 2016, I wrote a post for that blog entitled “The Revenant and the Mountain Men.” This posting incorporates portions of “Revenant and The … Continue reading
Bear Claws Wins Preditors & Editors Award
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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