THE WRONG SIDE SADDLE SCABBARD I got a fax with a sample of a book cover for one of my upcoming western novels. The artist did a great job on One Went to Denver and the Other Went Wrong. However, there was one glaring difficulty. He had the saddle scabbard on the wrong side of […]
STRAIGHT SHOOTER LEADERS Here’s a visual aid to show you how to be a straight shooter for your personal life and as a ministry leader. I have a ’73 Winchester rifle hanging in my office and I actually pick it up and use it once in awhile. This particular .44/.40 caliber Winchester rifle was sent […]
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 […]
READY FOR BATTLE by Western Author Stephen Bly One of the unexpected pleasures of writing western novels includes the nice letters from men and women, boys and girls who enjoy a good story from the shoot ’em up, ready for battle Old West. From time to time, they write to ask questions or give advice […]
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