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Little-Known Facts About “Hoss Tamer”

January 9, 2025

First published in Thrilling Western in January 1950, “Hoss Tamer” was adapted into an episode of NBC’s Tales of Wells Fargo in 1958. The story’s journey from pulp fiction to television highlights LRH’s enduring influence on Western storytelling and adventure tales.

Hats, Horseshoes and Rodeos: A Note on Superstitions of the Old West

October 10, 2023

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Age-old beliefs and superstitions, rooted in folklore and practicality, played a significant role in the lives of those who dared to conquer the untamed frontier and became fodder for authors of tales of the Old West.

Are all Romance Writers Female?

February 13, 2023

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Whether your flair for romance reading lies in Historical or Regency brands, or perhaps the previously popular Gothic or True Confession story, or today’s more popular Romantic Suspense, I had pretty much always assumed these were female writers....

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The Cowboy Era and Why Their Legacy Matters Today

October 1, 2021

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The cowboy era won the heart and spirit of America. Discover the famous cowboys, the authors who immortalized them, and the actors who made them real.

Women of the West

March 31, 2021

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Men weren't the only colorful figures of the Wild West. Women of the West proved easily their equal.

A War Correspondent Bleeds Ink, not Blood. Most of the Time.

December 18, 2020

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What makes a war correspondent risk his or her life to report the truth about wars? What is their mission and why do we need outsiders to look at the battlefield from the inside?

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How the Legacy of the Arizona Rangers Lives On

October 27, 2020

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The fact that the Arizona Territory became the 48th state in the Union is common knowledge. Less known though is the story of the men who made this possible.