Tag Archives: Young Readers

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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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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Back-to-School Limited Offer – 99 Cent Sale

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

For a limited time, as a Back-to-School special, Five Star Publishing is offering eBook versions of Eagle Talons, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book One, and Bear Claws, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Two, for only 99 cents. Visit this site to download … Continue reading →

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Historical Novel Society Reviews Golden Spike

Posted on August 12, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

The Historical Novel Society published a review this month of Golden Spike, The Iron Horse Chronicles–Book Three. Jess Westerhoff provided the review and states in part, “It’s well-researched and has an exciting conclusion.” You can read the entire review here: … Continue reading →

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Return of the Original Header

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

Now that I had a little fun with the header depicting the driving of the golden spike, I’ve decided to return to the original header. The locomotive charging down the tracks better symbolizes the entire sweep of The Iron Horse … Continue reading →

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The Iron Horse Chronicles Trilogy Complete

Posted on July 15, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

The Iron Horse Chronicles trilogy is complete. I have received finished, hard-bound copies of the third book, Golden Spike. Five Star Publishing will release the book officially on July 19, 2017. As usual, they have produced a first-class product. I … Continue reading →

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Union Pacific’s “Great Race to Promontory” Website

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

The Union Pacific Railroad has produced a website entitled “Great Race to Promontory” as part of their extensive celebration of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad nearly one hundred fifty years ago. Here is a link to the site: … Continue reading →

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Goodreads Giveaway

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

Five Star Publishing, the publisher of my trilogy The Iron Horse Chronicles, is sponsoring a giveaway on Goodreads for copies of the ARC of Golden Spike. Golden Spike, the third book in the trilogy is scheduled for release on July 19, … Continue reading →

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Trilogy Approaching Completion

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Robert Lee Murphy

With the Iron Horse Chronicles trilogy approaching completion, I have changed the header on this website. For the past couple of years, Union Pacific’s Engine 119 has been approaching Promontory Summit in Utah from a distance. On July 19, 2017, Golden … Continue reading →

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