Looks like I struck historical research gold today. The Oklahoma Historical Society had and article about Sam Sixkiller that included information about his personal life. Maybe now I’ll find out his thoughts regarding the problem of alcohol on the reservation where he lived. I imagine his views on the subject played an important role in read more…

One of the three writing projects I’m working on right now is about the life of Sam Sixkiller. The extensive research into the slain lawman’s past began today. I’ll have to make a trip to Oklahoma to find out what I need to know about his personal life. All I’ve got so far is the read more…

I’ve spent the better part of the day working on the promotions for the release of Thunder Over the Prairie. More press packets have to go out, interviews have to be scheduled, and advertising has to be booked. I’m excited about the launch of the material and want to do everything I can to make read more…

Actor Peter Sherayako (he played Texas Jack in Tombstone) graciously agreed to write the foreword for the Buffalo Bill book. Peter has portrayed Cody in a number of stage plays and he’s very good. He knows everything about Cody and has caught a few mistakes I’ve made in the manuscript. Which is good! There’s nothing read more…

At long last the Buffalo Bill book is complete and is off to the editor. The working title is The Many Loves of Buffalo Bill Cody. After spending so much time researching the showman I can see why so many women were drawn to him. I suspect he was actually more dazzling than history gives read more…

I get lots of visits everyday to the website. Most of the vistis are from schools and colleges. That’s encouraging because I want to be able to share the work with educational departments. Over the last few months the most frequent visitor to the site seens to be from the area of Reston, Virginia. I read more…

The book I’m in the process of writing entitled The Deadliest Lie is set for release in late 2011. One of the chapters includes the confession of a young woman who lied about being molested. She no doubt required 30 pieces of silver prior to making the tragic accusation that ultimately took a life. This read more…

I have such good intentions with this daily journal. I want to share the rewards and trials of writing non-fiction as well as information about the people and places I visit on various signings. I touch on a that bit at times, but I stray far from the topic as a norm. Today will be read more…

The speaking engagement I had this past Saturday was a real joy. The audience was very receptive. I enjoy talking about women of the Old West and how they helped tamed the wild frontier. My friend, Cynthia Martin has sat through the same lecture more than a half a dozen times. At each event she read more…

It’s official! The next project I’ll be working on is a biography of Elizabeth Custer. I spoke with my editor this morning and was given the green light. I’ve been fascinated with the Widow Custer for years. I visited the scene of Custer’s Last Stand in 2007 and wanted to write about how Elizabeth must read more…