Shannon here: This isn’t my typical blog, but I wanted to share a message from Stephen Bly’s publisher. I received the message because I was blessed to have Stephen as a guest last year. Sorry, I don’t have a copy of Stephen’s book for giveaway, but all comments will go in the drawing for Lynette Sowell’s 4 in 1 romantic mystery, Cherry Blossom Capers. Deadline: Feb 4, 11:59 pm central time.
Dear Book Lovers,
Center Point Large Print is proud to present Stephen Bly’s latest (and sadly, his last) Western fiction title, Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot.
Thrilled to be given the opportunity to publish Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot, we at Center Point Large Print were saddened to learn that Steve had succumbed to illness before completing it. Janet, Steve’s widow and a published writer, asked if she and her three sons could complete the work as a tribute to Steve. I’m sure you’ll agree that Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot is a tribute to both the character, Stuart Brannon – and to his creator, Stephen Bly.
For those readers who would like to read the entire Stuart Brannon oeuvre, Greenbrier Book Company will reissue the six books that came before Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot in the spring and summer of 2012 at http://www.greenbrierbooks.com.
Stuart Brannon’s Final Shot
By Stephen Bly, with Janet, Russell, Michael and Aaron Bly
Published by Center Point Large Print
Available March 1, 2012
Synopsis
In 1905, at 58 years old, legendary lawman Stuart Brannon – now a rancher and widower – had no intention of leaving his beloved Arizona Territory to attend the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland, Oregon, nor to participate in the celebrity golf tournament for the Willamette Orphan Farm. Even an emotional appeal for his longtime friend didn’t persuade him. His life no longer consisted of bloodthirsty men to track down . . . people trying to kill him . . . lawless gangs preying on the innocent.
Then the telegram came: Stuart, I need you in Portland. Tim Wiseman is missing. I think there’s a cover-up going on. Tell folks you’re going to the Exposition. Nose around. Find out how a U.S. Marshal can disappear and no one knows why. I’ll contact you there. T.R.
How could he refuse a request from the President of the United States?
Filled with humor and heart, adventure and romance, Stuart Brannon’s Last Shot is the story of a man who embodied the Code of the West. Christy Award-winning author Stephen Bly (August 17, 1944 – June 8, 2011) wrote 105 books including six Stuart Brannon novels. In Stuart Brannon’s Last Shot, we bid a fond farewell to the character – and to Stephen Bly, his creator.
Shannon again: If you missed Stephen’s posts on this blog, here they are in order:
https://shannontaylorvannatter.com/stephen-bly-real-life-romance-part-1-of-4-2/
https://shannontaylorvannatter.com/stephen-bly-real-life-fictional-romantic-interview-part-2-of-4/
https://shannontaylorvannatter.com/stephen-bly-romantic-excerpt-part-3-of-4/
https://shannontaylorvannatter.com/stephen-bly-romantic-destination-part-4-of-4/
Come back Jan 30th for historical romance author, Jillian Kent.
I really enjoyed the Stephen Boy novel I won from that interview. I was saddened to hear of his death. Thank you Janet, Michael, Russel, and Aaron for finishing The Last Shot. What a fitting tribute.
Love, love, love the pic on the cover. Enter me!
I have a winner. Lisa Collins won Lynette’s book. I appreciate Lynette for being here and everyone who stopped by.