One hundred and thirty four years ago today, Elizabeth Custer and the other wives of the 7th Cavalry, were waiting for news from their husband’s heading off to the Little Big Horn. Elizabeth noted in her memoirs that she sensed things were not going to go well for George the day he rode off to read more…

There’s so much more that goes into writing a book than I ever considered. The marketing of the material is crucial. I’ve not quite finished the Elizabeth Custer book and I’m already thinking about the launch of tome and all that needs to be done this far in advance. The Soldier’s Widow is scheduled for read more…

LeeAnne Sharpe with the Spirit of the West organization contacted me Wednesday night to let me know that I’m being honored with the Spirit of the West Alive award in October. The award recognizes those individuals who have continued to keep the idea of the Old West in the public eye. Past recipients have been read more…

There was a happy surprise in the August 2010 edition of Wild West Magazine I picked up Saturday. The Many Loves of Buffalo Bill was reviewed and the reviewer liked it. I didn’t realize the book was going to be reviewed and am thrilled the material was well received. Maybe that’s why sales for the read more…

As I begin my average work day with a cup of orange juice and cherry pop tarts, because one needs that daily intake of fruit, I’ve decided this entry will be a combination of book and Old West news. The Many Loves of Buffalo Bill Cody received a favorable review from the folks at American read more…

I am home again, after several days of trailing after Elizabeth Custer. Fort Leavenworth is a beautiful post. George and Elizabeth stayed there during George’s court martial in the late 1860s. I met with Becky and her assistant at the Fort museum bookshop and she gave me a tour of the facilities and promised to read more…

I’ll be traveling to Missouri this coming week. Given the spiritual and emotional climate in that area, it feels a great deal like going back into the lion’s den. I’ll be visiting Fort Leavenworth where George and Elizabeth Custer were stationed during the time of his court martial. I hope to gather key information about read more…

Since I’m working on the last chapter in the Elizabeth Custer book entitled The Soldier’s Widow, I thought it fitting to share some of the greatest lines from movies made about the Boy General. There have been no films made specifically on Elizabeth. I hope I have a chance to change that in my lifetime. read more…