On a Personal Note ---

Thanks to those of you who responded to the recent post on the Santa Fe expedition. Bob G. pointed out that Larry McMurty’s novel, Dead Mans Walk, was a fictionized account. Andres Resendez (Changing National Identities at the Frontier) gave a thorough description of the expedition. See my bookshelf on Shelfari.

And, there’s a lot more to New Mexico history than I mentioned in that brief blog post. Open Amazon and search “Pueblo Revolt” for a list of books. (I buy ‘used’ on Amazon where possible).

BookSurge offered to send Paige Cummings (Under the Liberty Oak) and me to BookExpo in Los Angeles, May 30. I bagged it; I am happy with self-publishing and print-on-demand.

I’m speaking at Learning in Retirement, a University of Georgia program, next week.

Sales of Guns Across the Rio are still trickling in from Amazon. The season is upon us for more book signings. Farmer’s Markets and local fares are opening. Paige and I will be at Brunswick, Georgia, next weekend.

If you’d prefer a personalized, signed copy of Guns, send me a check for fourteen dollars and I’ll stick one in the mail. (D. A. Crossley, Jr., P. O. Box 903, Athens, Georgia, 30603-0903).

A sequel to Guns is under construction! Working title: Return of the Texas Ranger. I’ll keep you all in the loop.

The website our local writer’s conference, the HAWC, is up and running. Check http://hawcnews.blogspot.com/ for a story about one of my recent book signings.

My website is nearly ready, thanks to the marvelous efforts of Janice S. I tried to construct my own website. A professional site is so much better! Watch for mine. If you like, I can put you in touch with Janice.

Please tell me if you like Dac Crossley’s Western Blog. Any changes you’d prefer? Topics of interest? Just post a response on the blog. I’ve already had two requests for a Cinco de Mayo post, so stay tuned!

Dac

Comments

[EJ]

I THINK THE BLOGS ARE GREAT AND LOOK FORWARD TO THEM--

[Kyle]

Hi Dac,
Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy the blog. Keep those entries coming!
Kyle

[Paige]

Cinco de Mayo is Monday!! Lots of festivities coming up, but I would love to hear how you celebrated in Texas!

[Mac Jr.]

Heya Dac!

I have told you many times in person, but I'm not afraid to say it here too: I love your blog! Nice to learn a little history, and to have a familiar voice in my head while reading it.

Saludos,
Mac

[Larry]

Dac, I agree, a Cinco de Mayo comment would be welcomed. Also, did you do a blog on the massacre at Goliad on March 27, 1836? I may have missed it. Larry