January '23

Howdy pard,

Happy New Year! I hope you painted the town red and gave the sheriff hell. Well, not too much hell - he's a decent sort of fellow, and loves sharing a bottle, if you know what I mean...

I'm kicking off the new year with a whole pile of great books, and now you can too. I've got not one, not two, but three whole collections of free fiction novels for you to pick and choose from today, along with a book giveaway which I think you'll really enjoy. I'll give you a hint - Vikings!

I've got the latest gossip about that liver-eating mountain man John Johnson, some news about the new wave of train robberies happening in the area, and a finger-licking recipe for Smoked Shotgun Shells.

Where’s that bartender? Yes thank you, make mine rotgut - I'm a bit short on coin. As my grandpa used to say, “Behind every successful rancher is a wife who works in town".

Historical fiction freebies

Many folks start the year making resolutions they have no intention of actually following through. Me? I’d prefer spending my time doing what I love best – reading great stories. And have I found some great free novels for you.

This free collection of nearly 70 novels (covering pretty much any era of history you can think of) will start your new year off in the best possible way – in your imagination. Check out these free novels and spend your day in Victorian England, Frontier America or even the high seas as a Viking!  

These books all have something in common – they are waiting for you right now and they won’t cost you a cent. Pick one, pick ten, pick them all – it’s up to you. But don’t wait – they are only available for a limited time!

Here’s a couple of titles to whet your interest:

• The Irish Viking Princess, by Rachel Tsoumbakos
• Rescued by the Pirate, by Mary Lancaster
• The Beasts that Create Us, by Jim Hard
• The Captain’s Story, by Colin Scales

Don’t miss out, folks! Click here to get your free books:

https://books.bookfunnel.com/historicalfictionfreebiejanuary2023/sl7p0sj5c2

The Silver Goblet

I’m pleased to recommend a free Viking novella, about courage, honor and consequences, that I discovered recently – The Silver Goblet, by Ole Åsli and Tony Bakkejord.

It’s a great story: A young man lays a daring plan to prove himself for a Viking Jarl. Ulv leaves his boyhood home, aiming to impress the Jarl and prove his father wrong. Stealthy and cunning, he sets out on a daring mission to demonstrate his worth. However, the quest does not go the way he hopes, and the young man soon finds himself in trouble. Lots of trouble.

Can he survive in the brutal world of the Vikings?

Download your FREE copy of The Silver Goblet by clicking here: https://storyoriginapp.com/swaps/2c3190a6-9636-11ed-b0be-fb762e5b017f

John “Liver-Eating” Johnson

John “Liver-Eating” Johnson was a mountain man in the very best traditions of the Old West. He started off as a sailor, but his seafaring career ended after he floored his commanding officer while enlisted in the Navy.

At times he was a scout, soldier, gold seeker, hunter, trapper, wood hawk, whiskey peddler, guide, deputy, constable, and log cabin builder. However, Johnson is perhaps best known for his exploits against the Crow. His wife, a member of the Flathead tribe, was killed by a young Crow brave.

This prompted Johnson to embark on a revenge vendetta against the tribe the likes of which have rarely if ever been equaled: https://nickbrumbywesterns.com/john-liver-eating-johnson/

The Great Giveaway

You can never have too much of a good thing, am I right?

When it comes to free and fantastic historical fiction, then too much is definitely not enough. This free collection of more than 70 novels will whisk you away to feudal Japan, Georgian England, Frontier America or even World War 2!  

These books all have something in common – they are waiting for you right now and they won’t cost you a cent. Pick one, pick ten, pick them all – it’s up to you. But don’t wait – they are only available for a limited time!

Here’s a couple of titles to whet your interest:

• Forevermore, by Jim Musgrave
• Hyde Park Deception, by Richard Lyntton
• Trouble in Cadiz, by Joni Swift
• Under the Mistletoe, by Rose Pearson

Don’t miss out, folks! Click here to get your free books:

https://books.bookfunnel.com/historicalgiveaway/742yslhtkp

Did you know?

The first robbery of a moving train was staged by the Reno Gang in 1866. It was one of the greatest heists in history. The gang boarded the train and forced the messenger to open one of the safes. They pocketed $18,000 worth of cash and jewelry and during their escape took a bigger safe, which they were unable to open at the time. It was too heavy, though, and the gang abandoned it where it lay. Two years later, in 1868, six members of the Reno Gang were lynched and hanged on a tree. That site is now called Hangman Crossing, and they were buried in Seymour, Indiana.

Wild West top 10

The Wild West was never short of characters, adventures or stories – and I’ve found a book giveaway which offers all three in abundance.

This free collection of ten Wild West novels takes a journey through the American frontier, covering romance, crime, intrigue and down and dirty feuding. These books all have something in common – they are waiting for you right now and they won’t cost you a cent. Pick one, pick ten, pick them all – it’s up to you. But don’t wait – they are only available for a limited time!

Here’s a couple of titles to whet your interest:

• The Guns to Abilene, by Jack West
• The Peddler, by Natalie Arauco
• The Gaslight Gunslinger, by Sugar Lee Rider
• Ticket to Anywhere, by Kate Condie

Don’t miss out, folks! Click here to get your free books:

https://storyoriginapp.com/to/RB2OG1b

Smoked shotgun shells

Light the fire and get it hot - Smoked Shotgun Shells are a rite of passage for anyone with a smoker.

These delicious appetizers are Manicotti shells are stuffed with chorizo or ground sausage, and wrapped in bacon, then smoked to perfection. The finished item resembles a shotgun shell, thus the name.

Cowboy chef Ken Rollins shows us how to make the best smoked shotgun shells you’ll ever find. Ken goes through every step in this great video – enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqcVf_XUCag

Sixgun Drifter Sol Redding

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Happy trails,

Nick