I recently had a request for
information on my available novels from Spirit River Peace River area authors, information and in some cases reviews
of their works and its availability.
I spent several minutes, many
more than I can actually afford, reading about immigrants, pioneers, the
Alberta Provincial Police, Grande Prairie … the site is chock full of items to
pique the interest of anyone regardless of location or age.
I spent several moments
reading about the mass murder which occurred in June of 1918 North West of
Grande Prairie. The late Wallace Lloyd Tansem spent several years
compiling the facts of the multiple murders and they appear in his book, “Foulest
of Murder” is coverage of that information.
Check out the blog at http://townspirit.wordpress.com
There is a link to Tansem’s work and to many others.
Town Spirit River also asked for information on
Homesteader which I repeat here;
What’s “Homesteader” about?
Yes,
the story “Homesteader” takes place in the Canadian West of the late 19th
century. However, that isn’t what it’s about
Yes,
the story relates how a horseman from west of the Rockies and his riding partner each take land under the Homesteader Act.
However, that isn’t what the novel is about.
Sure
there are Colt, Remington and Smith & Wesson revolvers mentioned, along
with a few rifles including two Winchester
There
are a diverse group of characters. There is a bully who, like most bullies
thinks he is smarter than most and judges people by their appearance. There are
some North West Mounted Police officers, some doing their jobs and others who
only want the “Force” to look after them. There are hardworking, money-less
families, widows, prospectors, Blackfoot, Sioux and the business people of Calgary
Several
action scenes are included. There are bucking horses and broken legs, a stage
coach robbery and murder. Fence posts turn to slivers from the impact of a
45-70 bullet and sculls that do little better.
Let
us not forget the weather. A horrendous winter is part of the story; a winter
that eventually was responsible for changing the way the country handles
livestock.
What
the story is actually about is a young man finding the woman he loves. About
learning that what he has been taught all his life is not necessarily true;
that what may appear on the surface may not be what is underneath. About
keeping a good partner and gaining another even closer one.
And,
of course, recovering.
As
with “Partners” there is a link to “Homesteader” on my blog and other sites
listed below. Both are available as books and in a variety of digital formats.
They can also be found at the following book stores or ordered from those that
don’t have it in stock.
Audrie’s
Books … Edmonton
Riverside
Music and Books … Peace River
Beth’s
Books … Grande
Prairie
Read’s
Books … Dawson Creek
Bills
News … Dawson Creek
Online at my blog; (click on the images to the right)
or
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