Tag Archives: Western Writers of America

Bear Flag Revolt to be Published in 2025

My fifth frontier historical novel, Bear Flag Revolt, has been acquired by Thorndike Press. A large print hardcover and/or softcover edition will be released in April 2025. This adventure story tells how Kit Carson and John Frémont stole California from … Continue reading

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Book Signing at Arts & Crafts Fair

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, Robert Lee Murphy signed his books at the Fall Arts & Crafts Fair held in the Sun City Anthem Recreation Center in Henderson, Nevada. This was the first book signing event at which Robert could … Continue reading

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Bear Claws Audiobook Available Now

Bear Claws: The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two is now available as an Audiobook on Amazon.com. The audiobook is narrated by Brian James Stenberg. You can download the audiobook at: Amazon.com: Bear Claws: The Iron Horse Chronicles, Book Two (Audible Audio Edition): … Continue reading

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Eagle Talons Audiobook Available Now

Eagle Talons: The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One is now available as an Audiobook on Amazon.com. The audiobook was narrated by Brian James Sternberg. You can download the audiobook at:  https://a.co/d/9AxeaO6    

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Audiobook Versions Forthcoming

Today, February 2, 2024, I initiated the process with ACX of Amazon to produce audiobook versions of The Iron Horse Chronicles. Eagle Talons will naturally be the first audiobook. I will provide updates about availability as the process proceeds.

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Roundup Magazine Article

The December 2023 issue of Roundup Magazine, the official publication of Western Writers of America, published my article entitled: “Train time: Facts to know when writing about railroads.

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Great South Point Casino Book Signing

On Saturday, December 16, 2023, I held a great book signing at South Point Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on the last day of the National Finals Rodeo. My wife, Barbara, and long-time business associate, Cathy Mufich assisted me. The … Continue reading

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Will Rogers Medallion Award

On Saturday, October 21, 2023, I received the 2023 Copper Will Rogers Medallion Award for Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre, in the category of Western Traditional Fiction. Chris Enss, Executive Director, Will Rogers Medallion Award Committee, presented … Continue reading

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Book Signing at Arts & Crafts Fair 2023

Members of Anthem Authors, our local writers’ group, participated in the annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair at the Recreation Center at Sun City Anthem in Henderson, Nevada, on Saturday, October 14, 2023. I was one of the club members … Continue reading

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Wyoming Historical Society Award for Bozeman Paymaster

On September 9, 2023, the Wyoming Historical Society awarded Bozeman Paymaster: A Tale of the Fetterman Massacre first place in the category of fiction at the 70th Annual Meeting in Cody, Wyoming.

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