Western Fictioneers 2021 Interviews - March

 Post by Doris McCraw

writing as Angela Raines

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In March I did four interviews with some of the female members of this great supportive group. I share them with your again. 

If you don't know Vonn McKee and her work, now's your chance:

https://westernfictioneers.blogspot.com/2021/03/left-handed-with-pencil-interview-with.html

Cheryl Pierson is a force to be reckoned with, well at least to me as she is my publisher, but that didn't let her off the hook for this interview. What a story:

https://westernfictioneers.blogspot.com/2021/03/one-brick-at-time-interview-with-cheryl.html

V.J. Rose or Easy Jackson, Vicky writes some amazing stories and is pretty darn fascinating to boot. Have a read:

https://westernfictioneers.blogspot.com/2021/03/persistence-patience-interview-with.html

Caroline Clemmons may not be a name some of you are familiar with, but she tells some great stories and you gotta love both her heroines and heroes. You can learn a lot from her output. 

https://westernfictioneers.blogspot.com/2021/03/everyone-needs-hero-interview-with.html

Until next time be sure to check out the Western Fictioneer authors who published books in 2021 along with the first set of interviews on this blog. 

Doris Gardner-McCraw -

Author, Speaker, Historian-specializing in
Colorado and Women's History

Books: Angela Raines Books

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WTB's "Ladies Love Outlaws"

Review by Doris McCraw

First, these three stories are not the great literary short story. I leave that for my academic friends and when I'm in the mood. These three story are just a great fun read!

Issued by Western Trail Blazers in 2014, with Celia Yeary, Cheryl Pierson and Chuck Tyrell as the authors, this is an enjoyable take on women who love outlaws.

Cheryl Pierson's "The Gunfighter's Girl" is a tale of love, loss, redemption, and love found again. Miguel, El Diablo, had done many unsavory things in his life. Now on Christmas eve he has a chance to redeem himself and what he believed he had lost. Add into the mix a child who lost even more and you have a heart-warming tale that will keep you warm for many days afterward.

Celia Yeary's "Addie and the Gunslinger" takes you for a ride you won't easily forget. Take one 'reformed' gunfighter, put him in jail and a young woman who gets him released as her wandering husband. Add a ranch in jeopardy, a cantankerous father and fun and mayhem ensue.

The final story is Chuck Tyrell's "Big Enough" and if you ever wonder how men and women see love and romance differently this story is for you. Told in the first person, this story leaves you wondering and yet satisfied with the outcome. To say more would spoil what was a very intriguing take on the subject matter.

If you are looking for a fun relaxing read, look no further. I enjoyed all three stories equally. Here is to the wonderful short story form and those who love reading them. Until next time, curl up, grab a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy.