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

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?

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….

The Cowboy Era and Why Their Legacy Matters Today

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

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.

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?

How the Legacy of the Arizona Rangers Lives On

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.

Books That Make You Think

Discover 10 books that will make you think, all recommended by bestselling authors.

Book Club Books: Recommendations and Discussion Questions

Discover unique and diverse book club books with discussion questions that will stimulate the conversation.

L. Ron Hubbard Fiction: Order of Books

Is there a recommendation of which L. Ron Hubbard fiction book to begin with? Is there a recommended order of books to read?

Famous Outlaws of the Old West

How famous outlaws of the Old West bring out the best in the good guy.