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Western Deep Dive 3

Myr

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Top 1 Most Read Western - Weird West

Fantasy in a Western. (Cowboys and Centaurs)

  1. GFD: Children Of Sunset by Comicality Author Passed Away

Top 2 Most Read Western - Western Historical

Classic Old West story.  This is an 'old west' story with focus on 'old west' tropes, versus the Historical Western, which is focused on more historical accuracy while being set in the West.

  1. Sidewinder by Headstall Complete
  2. Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete

Top 10 Most Read Western - Western Modern

Set in a more recent time period or even the present day, these Westerns explore the enduring themes of the genre in a contemporary context.

  1. Change of Heart by sojourn Complete
  2. Out Of The Closet by RichardWrites In Process
  3. Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete
  4. Cowboy Summer by Sasha Distan Complete
  5. Gordy Comes Home by sojourn Complete
  6. Forever My Love by vanalas Complete
  7. Ladies' Man by Sasha Distan Complete
  8. A Love to Last by vanalas Complete
  9. Maverick Cattle Company by reddirtwriter Complete
  10. Wrangler Butts by reddirtwriter Complete

Top 10 Most Read Western - Western Romance

Western with Romantic elements vs the Romantic Western that is a romance story with a western setting.

  1. Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall Complete
  2. Change of Heart by sojourn Complete
  3. Out Of The Closet by RichardWrites In Process
  4. Sidewinder by Headstall Complete
  5. Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale by Headstall Complete
  6. The Mistress by vanalas Complete
  7. Riding Lessons by Andrew Todd Complete
  8. Silent Heartbeats by vanalas In Process
  9. Forever My Love by vanalas Complete
  10. A Love to Last by vanalas Complete

Top 0 Most Read Western - Western Sci-Fi

Western with sci-fi elements - think Cowboys & Aliens or Wild Wild West

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Top 0 Most Read Western - Western - Alternative History

Challenge or subvert the traditional conventions of the genre by providing a more nuanced and critical perspective on the historical events and characters. They might question the morality of certain actions or depict Native American perspectives more accurately.

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Top 0 Most Read Western - Crime Western

Combine Western themes with the conventions of mystery or crime genres. They may involve detectives or lawmen solving crimes in a Western setting.

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Top 0 Most Read Western - Outlaws and Bandits

Focus on the perspective of outlaws or antiheroes rather than traditional lawmen. They may explore the motivations and struggles of those on the wrong side of the law.

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centexhairysub

I really do love this genre, wish more would attempt it but know it isn't for everyone.  A good story with a western setting is hard to come by, but when it hits, few things are better.  

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Jason Rimbaud

Here in California, is an abandoned ghost town in what was Bodie California, a mining town that in its hey day, 1877 to 1880, grew in upwards of ten thousand people searching for their fortune. There are over 100 original buildings still standing one can peruse at their leisure. There was a saying back then, Bad Men From Bodie, testifying to the harsh, violent times during this time period. Simply by saying this phrase, conjured up images of the lawlessness in Bodie at this time. 

I have outlined and drafted a story set in this timeframe, a sci-fi western, that I hope to write one day. I love westerns, and agree there aren't enough good ones written any more.  

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Cane23

Not my favorite genre but I have to underline here - absolute king of Western here at GA is master @Headstall! 👏👏👏

 

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Headstall
1 hour ago, Cane23 said:

Not my favorite genre but I have to underline here - absolute king of Western here at GA is master @Headstall! 👏👏👏

 

Thanks so much, Cane!!! I have come to love writing westerns--they make me happy--and I have a new one percolating in my cluttered brain. :) 

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