A PASSION FOR THE AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE Being a writer of western novels, I’ve had a particular interest in authentic antique guns of the Old West. I try to make sure my readers know the difference between a Henry, a Winchester ’66, a Winchester ’73, and a Sharps. I try to make sure I get the […]
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Research Methods for Bly Books
Research Methods and The Trails of Reba Cahill – Interview by Connie Sue Larson Connie Sue: What kinds of research methods did you use for Wind in the Wires? Janet Chester Bly: Research methods for Wind in the Wires involved quite an adventure for me when I took a trip by car alone from the […]
Western Research: 12 Incredible Montana Factoids
12 Incredible Montana Factoids, western research by Stephen Bly I’ve set lots of books in Montana, including the recent historical western romance, Creede of Old Montana. In fact, we came close to moving to the Treasure State over thirty years ago. Somehow, Idaho snagged us instead. Even though there were a dozen towns in western […]
Novel Research: Finding the Romance
Finding the Romance in Novel Research by western author Stephen Bly When a cowboy writer does novel research, the sight of a landmark can spark an idea for a full-fledged novel … or just a poem. Southeast of Four Corners, New Mexico is Shiprock, an impressive example of a volcanic neck or a […]
5 Nuggets to Research Fiction
Here’s five ways to research fiction by western author Stephen Bly To research fiction, writers have to be gold miners at heart. Any story worth its gems has the sweat of pickax hard work behind it. In the historical novel, Cowboy For A Rainy Afternoon, I discovered these jewels of info that played out in […]
Early 1900s Research: Writing A Historical 1905 Story World
Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot by Stephen Bly & Janet Chester Bly … the early 1900s research When my three sons and I determined to finish the novel my late husband Stephen Bly began, we had quite a challenge. Could a committee create fiction? We had the passion to find out. And that required extensive research […]
Cowboy’s Spiritual Trail Guide Tips, Part 1 with Podcast
A WESTERN TRAIL GUIDE FOR LIFE & LEADERSHIP If you’re on a spiritual trail of learning leadership, you’ll need a trail guide of some sort. You’ll need to be reminded where you’re headed, your final destination. When you get there, you’ll want to be pleased with your travel along the way. End of the Trail […]
NEW! FICTION BOOK BUNDLE SALE!
NEW! FICTION BOOK BUNDLE SALE! Help! Take advantage of my bundle sale! I moved from the country to the city and now my bookshelves overflow with excess book copies! Here’s my big book bundle sale price offer for award-winning western author Stephen Bly ** and/or Janet Chester Bly fiction books. Need to ease my inventory […]
Exposing the Proverbs 31 Husband & Podcast
10 Proverbs 31 Husband Traits When I mention Proverbs 31, I know what goes through the minds of most women. “Oh, no! Not Proverbs 31—no, no, no!” Now, the men think, “All right! Give it to them!” But it dawned on me one time when I studied Proverbs 31, what kind of husband does this […]
Foxfire! at the Cattle Drive & Audio Podcast
Foxfire Sunrises & Storms Outdoors you see a whole lot more of the splendors of God’s creation than if you spend most your time inside buildings. One ten degree fahrenheit morning I ran around a frozen lake about daybreak. The sunrise started out a deep purple and orange. As those colors mellowed, bright pink clouds […]
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