Not Accepting New Manuscripts
La Frontera Publishing is not accepting manuscripts, either for short stories or novels, for review and possible publication. We expect to review our current policy this fall.
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"Broken Promises" Authors Honored
Awards to Three of the Anthology's Writers
from Two of the Leading Western Writer Organizations
CHEYENNE, WYO. June 29, 2015 ― Three of America's newest Western writers, Vicky Rose, McKendree (Mike) Long and D.B. Jackson, have been honored by two Western writer organizations for their short stories included in the "Broken Promises" short story collection published by La Frontera Publishing.
Honored as a finalist in the Western Writers of America's Spur Awards in the Best Western Short Fiction Story category was Vicky Rose for her short story, “A Promise Broken, A Promise Kept.”
Honored as finalists in the Western Fictioneers' 5th annual Peacemaker Awards in the Best Short Fiction category were McKendree (Mike) Long for his short story, "The Resurrection" and D.B. Jackson for his short story, "The Buffalo Runners."
Broken Promises (ISBN 978-0-9857551-6-4) is the latest Western anthology published by La Frontera Publishing and includes thirteen fictional short stories and one novella about the Wild West from some of America’s newest Western writers, authors who may become tomorrow’s legends of Western literature.
The authors and their works include “Memory of Blood,” by Carol Crigger; “A Bad Feeling,” by W. Michael Farmer; “I Did You Wrong,” by Dave Fisher; “The Legacy,” by Jake Garrett; “Sometimes Good, Sometimes Bad,” by Jerry Guin; “Echo Amphitheater,” by Doug Hocking; “The Buffalo Runners,” by Dale Jackson; “The Resurrection,” by McKendree R. (Mike) Long; “Desert Dreams,” by Deanna Dickinson McCall; “Tomorrow,” by R.A. Quist; “A Promise Broken, A Promise Kept,” by Vicky Rose; “Amazing Grace,” by Glen Singer; “The Trail,” by Wesley Tallant; and “The Coat,” by Big Jim Williams.
Broken Promises can be ordered on Amazon.com.
About La Frontera Publishing
Cheyenne, Wyoming-based La Frontera Publishing publishes historic fiction and non-fiction books about the American West. Its Web site can be found at www.lafronterapublishing.com . The company also publishes OldWestNewWest.Com Travel & History Magazine. It offers its readers news and features on travel, adventure and history in the American West. Its web site can be found at www.oldwestnewwest.com .
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Olvera Street™
Discover the Soul of Los Angeles
By Mike Harris
La Frontera Publishing presents Olvera Street: Discover the Soul of Los Angeles (ISBN 978-0-9857551-8-8), the first in a new series of personal walking tour travel guides from Southern California newsman, editor and autor Mike Harris, focusing on the great cities of the American West and the historic treasures and fascinating stories visitors can still discover.
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| Olvera Street: Discover the Soul of Los Angeles |
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Broken Promises
Edited by Michael T. Harris
The West was built on a handshake and a promise. But sometimes those promises were broken, and the consequences could be fearful. Whether it was the nation's broken promises to tribal leaders, or a vow to revenge a wounded heart, the price would have to be paid in blood and tears.
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Dead or Alive
Edited by Michael T. Harris
When the law said bring 'em dead or alive, that's all some men needed to hear. Relentless, like a dog on the scent, they went where the law couldn't—or wouldn't—go, even into territory just this side of Hell. They were after robbers, murderers,and those whose crimes were too horrible to talk about
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| Bringing you thrilling tales of the West |
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Outlaws and Lawmen
With an Introduction by Johnny D. Boggs
"Here's a fist-full of tales about good versus evil sure to keep you turning pages. Outlaws and Lawmen showcases the struggle to bring law and order to the West, authored by some of America's newest Western writers, including two winners of Western Writers of America's prestigious Spur Award. Outlaws and Lawmen launches La Frontera Publishing's new "The American West" anthology series."
— Michael T. Harris, Publisher, La Frontera Publishing
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| Outlaws and Lawmen is the first in a new anthology series from La Frontera Publishing |
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Skeeter's Dream
By Candace Manley
"The trials of war, of love and loss can crush the spirits of many, but Skeeter is proof that heries do exist — that forgiveness and understanding are there for those who give it a chance. An adventurous and touching story, this debut novel will find a permanent place in the reader's heart. Hats off to Candace Manley."
— Steven Law, author of The True Father
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| The Civil War is over, but not for thirteen-year-old Skeeter Tates. |
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Roundup!
Edited by Paul Andrew Hutton
"These are not your granddad's Western Stories, but rather a fresh and enlightening look at the West and its people—past, present and future."
— Paul Andrew Hutton, Roundup! editor and Distinguished Professor of American History at the University of New Mexico
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| Western Writers of America presents Great Stories of the West from Today's Leading Western Writers / Click on Cover to Buy |
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Black Moon's Revenge
By Kenneth L. Kieser
"Following his success with Ride the Trail of Death, Kenneth L. Kieser's new novel, Black Moon's Revenge, continues giving his readers compelling characters struggling for survival in an historically accurate Old West. Kieser is on the verge of creating a new American Mythology."
— Andrew R. Cline, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Journalism, Missouri State University
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| Hunted and alone, Black Moon's only desire is killing Birch Rose / Click on Cover to Buy |
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Border Ambush–
A Colton Brothers Saga
By Melody Groves
“Melody Groves has created a couple of characters, James and Trace Colton, that you'll really care about. She spins a Western story that reads like a Western should—full of hair-raising adventures and some really bad villains.”
—Bill Pinnell, author of Terror on the Border
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| An Apache uprising, and the Colton Brothers must fight for their lives / Click on Cover to Buy |
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Sonoran Rage–
A Colton Brothers Saga
By Melody Groves
“Melody Groves takes readers on a memorable adventure into the Sonoran Desert. Unexpected plot twists, realistic descriptions and vivid writing keep you on edge—and turning the pages—as young stagecoach drivers James and Trace Colton face Cochise and his Apaches in a life-changing challenge for survival.”
—Cotton Smith, author of several Western novels, including Blood of Bass Tillman
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| An Apache uprising, and the Colton Brothers must fight for their lives / Click on Cover to Buy |
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Arizona War–
A Colton Brothers Saga
By Melody Groves
“Melody Groves writes about the Southwestern frontier with real authority; a scholar’s grasp of history, a keen sense of the land, and a well-honed edge for action that’ll get your blood boiling. Historical fiction at its best.”
—Johnny Boggs, author of 30 books including his latest, Northfield
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| The Colton Brothers are caught inbetween warring Apaches and invading Confederate troops / Click on Cover to Buy |
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Who Killed Chester Pray?
A Death Valley Mystery
By Nicholas Clapp
"Who Killed Chester Pray? provides new and revealing information about one of Death Valley's most provocative unsolved mysteries. Author Nicholas Clapp's intensive research and use of a flowing narrative result in a wonderfully readable book that not only probes the dark side of human nature, but presents an exciting picture of the American mining West of the early 20th century."
— Linda Greene, co-author, A History of Mining in Death Valley National Monument
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| Probe the dark side of human nature during the West's last great mining rush / Click on cover to Buy |
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Ride the Trail of Death
By Kenneth L. Kieser
"Kenneth L. Kieser weaves fiction and history into a spirited tale of the Lakota Sioux and Black Hills gold hunters, of murder, vengeance, and redemption."
—Elmer Kelton, author of over 40 books including Texas Showdown
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| Birch Rose demanded justice for his dead parents - or revenge / Click on Cover to Buy |
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All twelve books are available through the University of New Mexico Press
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To order books, click here www.unmpress.com to visit the UNM Press' secure Web Site
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