Bearpaw: An Old West Tale

Another classic Western tale set back in the day, realistic, true to life, and one heck of an enjoyable read. As well written a story you may find anywhere, and we are so lucky to have it grace the pages of Gay Authors!!

Riveting and thought provoking, this story will keep you glued to the keyboard as I was!

Seriously, stop reading this and get cracking on with the story, you'll be glad you did!!!

Are you one of those readers who say 'Westerns are not my thing'? You are! Then you haven't read one written by @Headstall and you are missing out. Gary has a good following for a good reason, he writes stories that draw you in making you feel like it is real and you are part of the story and you are there watching it not just reading it.

This is a story about surviving and getting by with the hand that life has dealt you. That is until life deals you another bad hand, and then suddenly out of nowhere comes an unexpected friendship that becomes more and makes you rethink about what you want life to be. This is Jubal's raw and gritty story and you can be a part of it if you read it. Western fan or not, I recommend this story to all. I rate it at five stars because I am not allowed to rate it more.

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! 

If you've ever thought about being transported back to the Old West, then this is the book for you. We're introduced to Jubal and Lucas after Jubal has fallen prey to some outlaws. Both men have a  secret that neither one knows about, but they discover their commonality after an ambush.  @Headstall  (Gary) is a master at descriptive and highly detailed storytelling that makes the reader feel as if they have been placed right into the middle of the scenes as they play out. 

Set aside a weekend to binge this story. 

If you like westerns, this is one of the best.  If you couldn't care less about westerns, this is still one of the best romances you will read!  The main  characters are complex, likable, and brave.  All of Gary's stories are very well-written, this is no exception.  Bearpaw will make you feel good and become a part of you.

Another wonderful addition to the western stories that @Headstall seems so talented at developing and writing.

The characters are developed so well, you care about this immediately and they have a past but it has made them who they are.

The imagery and environment share equal billing with the characters and the writing draws you into it oh so quickly and deeply.

Pull up a rocker and nice glass of tea and enjoy this great addition to this wonderful site.

Rumination, tarnation, damnation. Imagination. Probably spelled most of those words wrong. Doesn’t change what I felt. What I feel.

What I’ve experienced.

I can’t not ruminate. I always feel the need to consider what what I’ve read. Tarnation has nothing to do with tarnish. No cloud, no darkness, no lack of polish.

Damnation? Dammit this is ending. Not over. Just ending. For now? I choose damnation as my oath, my swear word to deal with not getting another chapter next Monday. Damnation!

Imagination. Imagination? Stimulated. What did men made like me do to find love in the American west before it was America? Maybe the lucky ones found their Bearpaw.

I’m going to leave a respectful request that someone lists the best order to read the old west of @Headstall because I’ll be waiting here for what happens next or, more accurately, happened next.

#Reid 

With his talented, devoted, passionate storytelling skills, a story by @Headstall will always take you on an emotional journey….this story is no different, as we read about the resiliency of characters in the Old West.  

Jubal’s journey to Bearpaw is a courageous triumph over loneliness and despair as he finds love, friendship and a part of the world where he is wanted and belongs….Hmm, seems the more things change, the more things stay the same.  😊

Give this story a read, you won’t be disappointed.

As with all of Headstall's stories, the reader is immersed into the narrative from the first sentence. In Bearpaw, it starts with the desperation and violence often found in the old west, but quickly becomes a tale of grit, determination, and kindness, growing into deep love.

The characters are richly imagined, and quickly take on depth as people you would want to know in real life, portrayed with humor and sympathy. Plus, they take really good care of their horses.

A panoramic technicolor western worthy of a John Huston film festival. I rather liked it.

This is not just a western story, but one you wouldn't ever see on TV. This story is about 2 gay men that find each other even if bad circumstances bring them together. They make terrible instances turn into love for each other and they make a life with each other. There are always bad times in relationships and good ones too. These 2 take both instances and work it into the kind of life they want to build for each other. I reccomend this story to anyone whether you like westerns or not! Gary wrote this with his heart on his sleeve to bring a story to all his readers to keep them interested and he always keeps that in mind. Great story,  Gary! We love you!

Another great story from @Headstall. From the first line, you feel like you know these characters and are involved in their lives. They come alive with their dedication, with their flaws, bust most importantly, with their love for each other. They are as lifelike and realistic as can be, just as one would expect from a story by this author. 

Once again, he manages to captivate me and made me lose a few hours of sleep because I couldn't stop reading. I can't recommend this story enough, it is at least on par with his former stories. Simply put, in my opinions there is no better author when it comes to tales of the Old West in this website!

Thank you Gary!

This is a story that kept me on full update alert every monday night (update night) untill the end. It is keenly written in a language that seems very authentic western, and it has the abliity to make you feel like you are watching a western movie. The characters stand crystal clear and consistent, and you get to know them really well. You might even develop a sligth infatuation. The plot has it all from life threatening situations to love so sweet it almost makes you gag. Or from a deep well of insecurities to raging hormones, hot sex and breathtaking happiness. Whatefter you need from your gay fiction, it will be here in abundance. Gary's stories are all quite addictive, and I must issue a warning: You will be sad, when it ends. Luckily, Gary will probably start posting a new one before long. 

Bearpaw is the charming story of two cowboys who find each other in the frontier west. With a good mix of romance, action and drama, Bearpaw is a read on which you can immerse yourself. 

A fantastic western tale that will have you smiling, laughing, quietly crying and then smiling again, this is a must read. 

Not easy for me to read it: not my mother language (I'm italian...) but I really appreciated the story and the characters and the way you made them interact. The complexity of the historical moment, the way Lucas and Jubal have grown there relationship between all the scares they have. I loved also the time of the writing: slow, close to the feelings of the characters. The landscape of the story is also wonderful. The wild, horses, nature. Perfect story.

Thank you for your writing

Hugs and kisses

Stefano

A lovely story looking at same sex love set in olde times in the Wild West, which sees our characters coming to terms with their sexuality and finding their mate while keeping away from prying eyes and judgement of the town folk.

If you like stories set in the Wild West then I recommend that you read this book. 

Bearpaw is a great read that will touch many emotions and excite your senses. Headstall writes stories in many different genres.  All are great, but for me, his Westerns are the best examples of classical Westerns. The stories are masterpieces that create an authentic Old West in which the characters, plot and setting feel real.  This story is an adventure, drama and wonderful romance. It's a must-read.