I’m thrilled to share two exciting honors from the American Writing Awards!

Winner – Western Category
Tilghman: The Legendary Lawman and the Woman Who Inspired Him has officially won the American Writing Award for Western writing. I’m deeply grateful for this recognition and for the readers who continue to keep the stories of the American West alive.
Finalist – True Crime Category
Meet the Kellys: The True Story of Machine Gun Kelly and His Moll Kathryn Thorne has been named a finalist in the True Crime category. This story has been years in the making, and I’m honored to see it acknowledged among such compelling works.
My heartfelt thanks to the judges, readers, and everyone who supports historical storytelling. Your encouragement makes all the research, writing, and long hours worthwhile.
More updates coming soon—and thank you for celebrating these stories with me!
