National Day of the Cowboy
We celebrated big! Happy National Day of the Cowboy — and Cowgirl! In 2005, National Day of the Cowboy (NDOC) began by a bill in the...
Read MoreWestern Etiquette: The Cowboy Hat
“Don’t ever mess with a Cowboy’s, or cowgirl’s, hat!” Conk-case. Lid. War-bonnet. Ten-gallon. Stetson. Cowboy Hat. Named the...
Read MoreAuthor Life: Conferences
“Should I spend time and money on a writers conference?” This is a question heard over and over, and a common topic for...
Read MoreMakin’ A Hand
Makin’ a Hand, Ridin’ for the Brand, Code of the West: all terms that define a way of life that prevailed in sparsely...
Read MoreChuck Wagons: Symbol of the West
Introducing: The American Chuck Wagon Association! Are you aware that there is an organization dedicated to preserving the history of...
Read MoreTypo Alert – Apologies!
A book throughout production passes under numerous set of eyes, and despite our best efforts of authors and editors reading the words over...
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