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WINTERS’ WAR Rides Again!
I'm pleased to announce the release in ebook format of my 2007 novel, WINTERS' WAR. Never before released in the US, this novel began its life in hardcover for the Black Horse Western line by the publisher Robert Hale, London, UK, after which it was released in...
Gold, I Tell Ya … GOLD!
Or more to the point, the pursuit of gold that's the focus of my newly released non-fiction book, SOURDOUGHS, CLAIM JUMPERS & DRY GULCHERS: Fifty of the Grittiest Moments in the History of Frontier Prospecting (TwoDot; softcover; 6 x 9; 300 pages; 28 historic...
New Review for Dead Man’s Ranch
The new blog, "Old Western Cowboy," recently posted a thoughtful review of my novel, Dead Man's Ranch. Here's a wee excerpt: "I recommend this western story written by Matthew P. Mayo for Ralph Compton. He has created a new look at the west through the eyes of an...
Beat to a Pulp: Round 2
I've had the distinct honor of co-editing one of the year's finest collections of short pulpy fiction, Beat to a Pulp: Round 2 (softcover; 6 x 9; 386 pages; $15.95; ebook: $5.99), with my friend and fellow writer, David Cranmer (mastermind behind Beat to a Pulp e-zine...
Diggin’ Dead Man’s Ranch….
Duane Spurlock, over at the Spur & Lock Mercantile, posted a fine, in-depth review of my novel, Dead Man's Ranch. Among the many flattering and astute things he had to say about it was: "… you've got all the ingredients for a western stew muy caliente." Who can...
Little Old Me….
I've been interviewed at the popular website Western Fiction Review, covering everything from how I began as a writer to what book I'd most like to write a sequel to … and a whole lot more. Mighty flattering! Here's a link…....
High Praise….
Top-selling Western author Peter Brandvold recently reviewed WRONG TOWN on Amazon and he made my week: "I loved ROAMER: WRONG TOWN, and can't wait for the next one in the series. This is fiction writing at its best, and some of the best writing you'll find in the...
WRONG TOWN = Thumbs-Up!
Top-shelf writer, Larry D. Sweazy, author of the award-winning "Josiah Wolfe, Texas Ranger" series has laid some serious praise on me and my novel WRONG TOWN. I can only blush and thank him--and work to keep the work up to such standards. I'm pleased that folks are...
WRONG TOWN in Paperback!
I am pleased to announce that not only is WRONG TOWN (ROAMER #1) now available as an e-book, but Gritty Press has just made it available in a nifty new paperback version as well. For readers who prefer a traditional paper-and-ink experience, this handsome 184-page...
Kudos for ROAMER #1: WRONG TOWN
Best-selling author James Reasoner has reviewed my recently rereleased novel, WRONG TOWN (ROAMER #1) and I'm pleased to say he digs it mighty. Here's a link: http://westernfictioneers.blogspot.com/2012/03/wrong-town-matthew-p-mayo.html