Let’s take a look at some very ugly truths about being an author who has chosen the Western genre, which is normally looped in with all Historical fiction even though a great many of us who write Westerns would wholeheartedly disagree with this grouping. Why? Historical fiction actually encompasses everything from European conflict history of …
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Jun 13
The Secret Behind The Number One Bestseller: How “Broken Dog Ranch” From Mike Mackessy Hit The Top!
Not so long ago I came to you, and we discussed the steps that were taken to make Gary Church the number one bestseller in America. Before that, we talked about the steps that were taken to make Mike Hundley the number one bestseller. Now I come to you again to talk about the steps …
Jun 06
Growing Your Western Book Sales: Building The Brand That Sells Western Novels!
Sometimes when promoting a book, you have to turn over the apple and take a bite from the other side. I mean, think about it—imagine if you had unlimited money and you were trying to get a product out to people. A product you believed was truly exceptional. A product you just wanted …
May 28
The Rules That Stand True For Selling Westerns Today: And How You Can Use Them!
Folks often ask me the strategy to selling books. What does it really take to move those units? Seriously, it’s mostly about rules that stand true. A good friend of mine, Harvey Cooper, who worked on the promotions side for RCA Victor, inspired this line of thinking. (you can read his interview here) He …
May 23
J.C. Hulsey Interviews New Western Author Phil Truman For “The Wild West Showdown”
As always… J.C. Hulsey stands on the cutting edge of the Western market. His latest interview with Western author Phil Truman caught my attention yesterday. I believe Phil a body of work readers will truly enjoy. He reminds me of a cross between Gary Church and Fred Staff… and you can’t beat two number one …
May 20
How The Three C’s Helped Western Author Gary Church Hit The Number One Sales Position Around The World!
With May looking like one of the most exciting months so far for Western books, I keep getting asked, “How did Gary Church score so well with his three books? What were the magic ingredients of his success? How does an author go from being unknown to being the number one bestseller in the …
May 15
‘Stagecoach Willy: 600 Bloody Miles: A Classic Western Adventure’ From Scott Harris Now Available For Pre-Order On Amazon Kindle!
Stagecoach Willy and Ten are known as the best stagecoach driver and shotgun messenger in the West, but even their skills are challenged when they’re carrying not only $250,000 in cash and gold, but also a patent for an invention worth far more than $250,000. It’s 600 bloody and dangerous miles from Portland to Sacramento, …
May 13
“The Marshal of Angel, Texas” Heads To Market Soon From Dylan Johnson!
The new Dylan Johnson hit will be heading out soon! A brand new Western adventure you’ll love. More details coming soon!
May 08
Watch Your Language: Western Writer Charles Ray On The Language Of The Old West
Western author Charles Ray discusses his thoughts on the language of the Old West, and how it applies to the reading audience of today. Decades ago, when I was a beginning writer, before the days of political correctness in language, a writer was free to use any language in his or her writing. As a …
Apr 29
From “Six Bullets” To “12 Gauge:” Brand New Western Novels You’ll Love!
Are you ready for the month of May? You should be! There are some fantastic new Western novels heading to town! Check out these great new releases from some of the greatest names of today!
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