 March 2010
Congratulations to Mark Mellon on the acceptance of his novel Roman Hell by Amber Quill press. Learn more about the book (and Mellon's reaction) at his blog.
February 2010
 Michael Spradlin has a new historical western for young readers. Off Like the Wind: The First Ride of the Pony Express is available now at your favorite bookseller, or online at Walker Books for young readers.
January 2010
 A new book Learning to Cope with Sight Loss from William L. McGee gives his personal journey told from the perspective of a legally-blind author looking for ways to continue plying his craft. Available in print and audio; learn more at BMC Publications.
Congratulations to Mark Mellon whose novella Escape From Byzantium came in at no. 14 for science fiction/fantasy novels in the Critters Workshop poll. Visit Mark's site to learn more about this and other of his short stories.
Terry Halden has started the new year well.  He has an article with seven photos in the February issue of Wild West Magazine (on newsstands now) about the Montana ghost town of Castle; also, his book Ghost Towns and Mining Districts of Montana received a positive review at Western Mining History. To learn more about Halden and his book, visit his Web site.
December 2009
Congratulations to Gary Svee for his moving short story, "Henry's Christmas", in the 12 Dec. issue of Saturday Evening Post. Read it here, and check out the October interview with Svee at One-on-one
Mark Mellon has a retro-science fiction story, "The Occultation Suit", in issue no. 14 of Twisted Tongue magazine. Anyone interested in reading the yarn can order a hard copy of the magazine or download a PDF for free at the Twisted Tongue Web site.
November 2009
 Congratulations to Randall Platt for her newest book Hellie Jondoe, from Texas Tech University Press. This young adult fiction has plot surprises and captivating characters. Learn more at Platt's Web site.
 A new title is out from Eugene Vories, author of more than a dozen Westerns. Return to the Arrowhead is a ranching story with grit and authenticity.
 Michael Spradlin's second book of The Youngest Templar series is now available. The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate, from Putnam's Puffin Books, is full of adventure and mystery for a young reader. Click here to learn more.
October 2009
Mike Cox' new release, Time of the Rangers, will be on virtual tour from 10/15 through 11/15/09. This is Book II of Cox' definitive history of the Texas Rangers, published by FORGE Books. Cox is an elected member of the Texas Institute of Letters. This is his sixth book on the Texas Rangers. Check out the book.
Mark Mellon rides again, on a good review of his novella Escape from Byzantium. Read the review here. Mellon has authored several short stories (see below), and the book The Pirooters.
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Upcoming Reader/Writer Events
March 13, 14: Western Writers of America will have a table at the Cowboy Day celebration in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Some of the authors who will be signing autographes include, Mike Kearby, Melody Groves, John Duncklee, and historian, Leon Metz. The event is at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. 9-5 each day.
March 13-14 The Tucson Festival of Books. will be held on the campus of the University of Arizona. It will highlight special events for young readers--and writers. Also a Saturday evening film. Many authors will be on hand at the Pavilion on both days.
March 18 - 21 are the dates for the 20th annual Festival of the West in Westworld, Scottsdale, Arizona. Activities including a film festival, Cowboy Poetry and much more.
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