5 Reasons to Love Westerns

I am guest posting on the Southern Writer's blog today. If you have time, please stop by to say hi, and read my thoughts on "5 Reasons to Love Westerns". You can find my article here.

Do you read westerns? Who are some of your favorite western authors, or what western titles do you recommend?

And the Winner is...

Today we are announcing the winner of last weeks game on Crystal Collier's blog.

Game - I shared two truths and a lie. Today, we tell you which was the lie. Everyone who got the answer correct over the course of the week was put into a drawing for the prize.

Giveaway - One winner has been selected to receive a FREE ebook copy of my western short story "Broken Angel".

Click the link above to see which choice was the lie, and who won the prize.

Crystal actually hosts this same game every Wednesday on her blog. It's a great way to meet new authors, and show some blog support/love. So, if you have time, come play the game and then check back each week for the correct answer, the announced prize winner, and a chance to play with a new writer.

Guest, Game, and Giveaway

Today I'm a guest on Crystal Collier's blog.

Game - I have shared two truths and a lie. Leave a comment guessing which one is the lie. Everyone who gets the answer correct over the course of the next week will be put into a drawing for the prize.

Giveaway - One winner will be selected next Wednesday to receive a FREE ebook copy of my western short story "Broken Angel".

Crystal actually hosts this same game every Wednesday on her blog. It's a great way to meet new authors, and show some blog support/love. So, if you have time, come play the game and then check back each week for the correct answer, the announced prize winner, and a chance to play with a new writer.

Q. Jones

In 1998 I worked for my college newspaper, and had the opportunity to interview award-winning actor, director, and writer L.Q. Jones.

As a Beaumont, Texas college student in the 1940s, he was studying pre-law before he headed to the West Coast. There, he began a career in film and television, now spanning more than five decades.

Born Justice Ellis McQueen, he adopted the name of his character – L.Q. Jones - in his first film which “Battle Cry”.

Jones has appeared in more than 90 movies on the big screen, more than 30 television movies, and more than 40 television shows, making him one of the most widely sought-after character actors in Hollywood.

While he is probably most recognized for his roles in Casino, The Mask of Zorro, The Wild Bunch, and A Prairie Home Companion, Jones has appeared in war movies, westerns, musicals, action films, dramas, and more. He even sang with Elvis in Love Me Tender and Flaming Star.

Jones has earned three Emmy nominations and won a Hugo for Best Science Fiction Film for A Boy and His Dog, which Jones wrote, produced, and directed.

I absolutely loved talking with him – he has a strong personality that commands attention. One of the things I remember most about that interview though was how he kept calling me “Tiger”. He was extremely good-natured, willing to answer questions, and loved by many of the students attending Lamar University during his visit that year.