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Stuart Brannon Character Interview I thought Stuart Brannon fans would enjoy some character interview questions. Devised these while my three sons and I finished Stephen Bly’s last novel, Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot. Stuart Brannon is the main protagonist and western hero of the The Stuart Brannon Western Series. In addition, he also appears in or has […]
Now you can purchase Gift Certificates for Bly Books … for the men, the women, or kids on your list. For birthdays, holidays, and other special events. Three different amounts offered. Gift Certificates will be attached to an email for a one-time printout to send to the recipient of your choice. They can be redeemed […]
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 […]
Bly Books news report: a fan letter, award announcement and links to The Dabbling Mum Speaks blog … Bly Books news #1: What to do when you lose your (writing) partner? Intro and book trailer at The Dabbling Mum Speaks blog: http://thedabblingmum.blogspot.com/2012/10/interview-with-janet-bly.html Bly Books news #2: How one widow is forging a new path for […]
YouTube Book Trailer for historical western Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot by Stephen Bly with Janet Chester Bly, Russell Bly, Michael Bly and Aaron Bly … In this book trailer, it took a personal request from the President of the United States to put Stuart Brannon back in action. In 1905, at 58 years old, legendary […]
For Homeschool Moms & Other Parents Janet’s granddaughter, Miranda, insisted she could find stories in the forest one day. Janet spied a glory hole that caused her to think about and turn to God. Children have a keen sense of wonder and so do new believers. Adversity sometimes steals wonder awareness. Or the culprit may […]
Western Heroes – Stuart Brannon Factoids & Quotes Stuart Brannon, one of the fiction western heroes in the Stephen Bly western book series, was a western philosopher of sorts. Before he adopted 12-year-old Littlefoot Brannon in 1888, he lost his wife on Christmas Day 1875 in childbirth. The baby boy died too. A year later […]
First Draft Synopsis of Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot, Book 7 of Western Book Series by coauthor Janet Chester Bly My three sons and I began July 1st, 2011. We had four months to complete the novel, Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot, the last in the Stuart Brannon western book series. Though we had offers of […]
Narcissa Kinney: The Heroine Legend Behind Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot by Janet Chester Bly Most of Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot happens around Gearhart, Oregon in 1905. The railroad opened up more tourists for this seacoast village, tucked between crashing surf and Pacific forests. One of its most prominent citizens, Narcissa Kinney (1851-1901), serves as a […]
This Man Called Stuart Brannon, A True Western Hero, Cowboy Poetry by Stephen Bly He drove a herd from Texas, Did what none had ever done. He stocked his ranch and took a chance In the Arizona sun. His Lisa died, the baby, too, The pain was quite severe. The cattle dropped, his whole […]
In the frame short story in this anthology, Ben and Marnie Pearson never intended to start a jewelry collection. But when they were given a box of leftover jewelry at an estate sale, they were intrigued by the colorful contents . . .
The sparkling jewels featured in this collection may have been passed down through generations or discovered accidentally, but each has its own unique short story. From diamonds to emeralds, opals to rubies, these stones have witnessed it all.
Here in The Jeweler's Heart are their fascinating tales told by seventeen of the talented novel writers of ChiLibris. For fans of inspirational fiction and heartwarming tales, The Jeweler's Heart is a treasure.
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