Tag Archives: Western Fiction
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
The Revenant and The Iron Horse Chronicles
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
Lodgepole Creek in Eagle Talons
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
Historical Novel Society Reviews of The Iron Horse Chronicles
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
Happy New Year
As the author of The Iron Horse Chronicles, I wish all of my readers a Happy New Year. 2015 was a successful year for me as a writer. Eagle Talons, the first book in my trilogy about the quest of a young … Continue reading
Christmas Eve Dinner
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
Bear Claws at Barnes & Noble
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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