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Will Rogers Medallion Silver Award
On October 29, 2016, my novel Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two, received the Will Rogers Silver Medallion Award for 2016 Western Fiction for Younger Readers. The Will Rogers Medallion Award Committee’s program states that books in the Younger Readers’ category “contain … Continue reading
Bear Claws Finalist for 2016 Will Rogers Medallion Award
Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two, has been selected as a finalist for the 2016 Will Rogers Medallion Award in the category for Younger Readers. Eagle Talons, the first book in the trilogy about Will Braddock and his quest … 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
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
Once Upon A Time
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
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
South Point Book Signing
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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