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June Signature Author Feature: Bearpaw: An Old West Tale by Headstall

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This month I wanted to feature something that felt... substantial, and don't ask me why but I always tend to swing back to historical fiction when I'm warm and dealing with the swing of the seasons into summer. Probably because I was always running out of reading material as a kid on summer break and sneaking bodice ripper Harlequins and Louis L'Amour western paperbacks as a kid, lol! Now, I wouldn't put @Headstall's writing in either category, but I always enjoy his depth and dedication to the genre, so if you like western historical fiction at all, you should definitely give this long novel a chance! 

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Length: 109,191

Description: Many men enjoyed the life and freedom of being a cowboy, but it wasn't an easy one in The Old West. The aches were many, but it was the loneliness that could wear a man down. Jubal was one of those who dreamed as he moved and protected cattle, and the day finally came he had enough money to buy his own piece of land. Fate, though, dealt him a terrible hand once again, taking everything from him and leaving him lost and alone. Was Lucas his savior, or just more trouble for a man who'd learned to trust no one?

A reader said: Gary's colorful magic is clear to see in this perfect story of terror and happiness. With lots of love and many wonders to be found here in. With delicious description and dialogue which make this a story to fall in love with, I feel sure that if you read this amazing story you will love it too! :worship:default_worshippy.gifdefault_worshippy.gifdefault_worshippy.gifdefault_worshippy.gifdefault_worshippy.gifdefault_worshippy.gifdefault_worshippy.gifdefault_worshippy.gif ~Albert1434

If you want to spread the word about Headstall's story, download the graphic below and add it to your signature!

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Make sure you come back on Wednesday to see the excerpt I chose to share!

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drsawzall

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One of the finest stories on this site, well worth the time to read and enjoy. I highly recommend this tale!!! 

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One of my all-time favorites!  It stands on it's own, but it would help know the characters to read Sidewinder first.  Also because Sidewinder is gripping, thrilling, heartfelt.  Bearpaw builds those young relationships into grown up ones, just wonderful!

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This was one of the finest piece of true Western story telling I have read in a long time! You will enjoy it immensely! Then go read the rest of his stories as well. You won't be disappointed!

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What a nice surprise! Thank you, @Cia, for highlighting "Bearpaw". I lived Jubal's story as I wrote it, immersed in the Old west and its challenges, and it has remained with me every day since. I'm biased of course, but I believe it is a good one, and I thank all those who went on the ride with me. We had great fun. :) 

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Normally, the prospect of reading a Western will make me run in the opposite direction. I'd sooner stare at a wall.🤨😄. However, Gary is the only author I know who would be able to persuade me to give it a go. He's soaked up the Western genre, history, and applies it to his usual wonderful dialogue and diverse situations. 

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A magnificent story and the whole series are worth a second read.

The writing is so descriptive and vivid that you truly feel that you are in the setting enjoying the land, wind, and beauty of the locales.  

Cannot recommend this enough, this is a must read....

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10 hours ago, drsawzall said:

One of the finest stories on this site, ...

As Cherita Chen (Donnie Darko; Jolene Purdy) might say, "Chut up!"

10 hours ago, CincyKris said:

... it would help know the characters to read Sidewinder first.

What?!!

1 hour ago, northie said:

I'd sooner stare at a wall (than read a Western - emoji, emoji).

:yes:

2 hours ago, northie said:

... able to persuade me to give it a go.

With apologies ... I have been very lax in my reading these past years and I've much neglected you. Although, I can agree that you, Gary @Headstall, have a way with the Western genre that persuades one to ... as @northie put it: "... give it a go." - as it were. :whistle: "Home, home on the range ... :whistle:

Cheers on the feature, Bud!

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12 hours ago, drsawzall said:

One of the finest stories on this site, well worth the time to read and enjoy. I highly recommend this tale!!! 

Thanks, buddy! We did have fun, didn't we? And you pointed me to some good resource material. :) 

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12 hours ago, CincyKris said:

One of my all-time favorites!  It stands on it's own, but it would help know the characters to read Sidewinder first.  Also because Sidewinder is gripping, thrilling, heartfelt.  Bearpaw builds those young relationships into grown up ones, just wonderful!

Yeah, "Bearpaw" does stand on its own, but you are right. Reading "Sidewinder" and then "Larkspur" before this third one does add insights. Thank you, friend! 

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11 hours ago, Sherye Story Reader said:

This was one of the finest piece of true Western story telling I have read in a long time! You will enjoy it immensely! Then go read the rest of his stories as well. You won't be disappointed!

Much appreciated, sweet Sherye! I have another western percolating in my head, just after The Civil War, and it's almost ready to go. :) 

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4 hours ago, northie said:

Normally, the prospect of reading a Western will make me run in the opposite direction. I'd sooner stare at a wall.🤨😄. However, Gary is the only author I know who would be able to persuade me to give it a go. He's soaked up the Western genre, history, and applies it to his usual wonderful dialogue and diverse situations. 

Lol. I know I can't convert everyone, but thanks for at least checking it out, my friend, and thanks for the boost. Cheers! Hope all is well with you.

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2 hours ago, centexhairysub said:

A magnificent story and the whole series are worth a second read.

The writing is so descriptive and vivid that you truly feel that you are in the setting enjoying the land, wind, and beauty of the locales.  

Cannot recommend this enough, this is a must read....

You were there from the beginning of my western journey, lending your support, and it was greatly appreciated, centex. Cheers!

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2 hours ago, Ron said:

As Cherita Chen (Donnie Darko; Jolene Purdy) might say, "Chut up!"

What?!!

:yes:

With apologies ... I have been very lax in my reading these past years and I've much neglected you. Although, I can agree that you, Gary @Headstall, have a way with the Western genre that persuades one to ... as @northie put it: "... give it a go." - as it were. :whistle: "Home, home on the range ... :whistle:

Cheers on the feature, Bud!

Lol. Thanks, Ron! Much appreciated. :D 

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10 hours ago, Ron said:

As Cherita Chen (Donnie Darko; Jolene Purdy) might say, "Chut up!"

I'm thinking...shut the...front door!@!!!

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I'll have to add this to my TBR pile since it seems to be so well received and I do love a good western. I think I already have the Sidewinder series noted as to be read in the future, but I'll add this one as well. Thanks for the suggestion.

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7 hours ago, JJQuinn said:

I'll have to add this to my TBR pile since it seems to be so well received and I do love a good western. I think I already have the Sidewinder series noted as to be read in the future, but I'll add this one as well. Thanks for the suggestion.

If you do read the series, I suggest you start with "Sidewinder", then "Larkspur: A Sidewinder Tale", and then "Bearpaw". Or, you can certainly read  "Bearpaw" on its own. :) 

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13 hours ago, drsawzall said:

I'm thinking...shut the...front door!@!!!

See, I'm woefully behind in my reading; I'm sure this is meant to mean something ... and, yet, I have no idea what it is that is meant.

Is it adjacent to what Karen Pomeroy (Donnie Darko: Teacher; (the always wonderful) Drew Barrymore) said, "... of all the combinations of words in the English language, 'cellar door' is the most beautiful."? 

That is a conflict of doors (front? - cellar?) (how is that possible :o) to ponder (<-- is that 'Western' enough @Headstall, err Gary?) (I feel confident that 'cellar door' will prevail over 'front door' as the most beautiful combination :yes:, but will it be relevant to @drsawzall's comment?)! *

*Why, yes! I do think that my punctuation and most necessary grammar infarctions will hold up under examination. :yes:

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2 hours ago, Ron said:

See, I'm woefully behind in my reading; I'm sure this is meant to mean something ... and, yet, I have no idea what it is that is meant.

Is it adjacent to what Karen Pomeroy (Donnie Darko: Teacher; (the always wonderful) Drew Barrymore) said, "... of all the combinations of words in the English language, 'cellar door' is the most beautiful."? 

That is a conflict of doors (front? - cellar?) (how is that possible :o) to ponder (<-- is that 'Western' enough @Headstall, err Gary?) (I feel confident that 'cellar door' will prevail over 'front door' as the most beautiful combination :yes:, but will it be relevant to @drsawzall's comment?)! *

*Why, yes! I do think that my punctuation and most necessary grammar infarctions will hold up under examination. :yes:

I reckon pondering works mighty fine, Ron. :P  As far as 'shut the front door', I believe it means the same as 'Shut up!' as in 'really?'! :unsure2: 

As far as "Bearpaw", doors do hold some significance, but you'll have to read to see what that means. ;) 

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