Texas camels, cowboy lollipops, and the gun that won the West

Nov 20, 2025 5:01 pm

November '25

Howdy pard,

Phew, what a month! Thank you to each and every one of you who picked up a copy of my new western Redding’s Ace – I’ve been overwhelmed with your feedback. If you’re yet to grab a copy, why wait any longer? You won’t be disappointed.

I hope life is treating you well – grab a cup of joe and sit yourself by the fire. I’ve been busy – I’ve found a wide selection of books (both free and highly discounted) that you might enjoy – feel free to check them out. I’ve got scuttlebutt on the ‘gun that won the West’, as well as gossip about wild camels roaming Texas and miners finding their fortune via hydraulic mining. I’ve got a documentary about the life and times of one of America’s favorite Old West artists, Frederic Remington, as well as a recipe for cowboy chicken lollipops.

Dang, your cup is empty – let me top it up. As my ol’ grandpa used to say, ‘silence is sometimes the best response’.

Mysteries, thrillers and whodunnits

Crime fiction, cozy mysteries, political thrillers, religious thrillers, whodunnits… if you’re looking for a good read that will keep you glued to the page then this collection of mystery, thriller, and suspense tales is for you. Don’t forget, help yourself – they are all free!

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

The Devil Inside, by TK Eldridge
The Ambush Files, by Christie Winter
A Poisoned Mind, by Andre Gonzalez
Whispers of the Bay, by Nicollette Carr

Click here to get your free books!

https://books.bookfunnel.com/thrillingfreebies-nov/a9jb087652

The gun that won the West

It was carried by Custer’s men at Little Big Horn, was favored by generations of outlaws and lawmen alike, is Arizona’s official firearm, and is still being produced more than 150 years after its introduction. It’s fair to say that no gun in the history of the Old West has left a mark as deep as the Colt Single Action Army revolver.

Find out more about the Colt SAA here: https://nickbrumbywesterns.com/colt-single-action-army-revolver-the-gun-that-won-the-west/

‘Action-packed’

Thank you to everyone who has picked themselves up a copy of Redding’s Ace – the feedback has been wonderful. Here’s just one review:

“This is a witty and fun cowboy tale that races along at a frantic pace and really feels like watching an old western movie or one of the TV shows of my youth. Think ‘Rawhide’ or ‘Bonanza’ or even ‘High Noon.'’”

Get your copy at major ebook retailers - or check out the extra-special edition containing exclusive content not available anywhere else, delivered by Bookfunnel, and readable on any ereader (including Amazon, iPad, Kobo, Nook), your tablet, phone, computer and/or the free Bookfunnel app.

You can find it here: https://nickbrumbywesterns.com/reddings-ace/

Want the whole Sixgun Drifter series? Here’s Book 1, Redding’s Fandango:

https://nickbrumbywesterns.com/reddings-fandango/

Old West adventures

There’s nothing like a good western, and these quality stories of the Old West are just waiting to take you on an Old West adventure! Here’s a couple of titles to whet your interest:

Follow the Lonesome Trail, by Alison Tebo
The Lawman, by Sarah Lamb
La Vaquera, by Sol Navarro
Westward Tally Ho, by Milo James Fowler

Click here to get your books!

https://books.bookfunnel.com/westernfiction/bfz7f9im80

Free historical fiction reads

Step back in time with these free historical fiction stories. These fantastic free fiction titles are all about story and fun and are waiting for you to download them! Pick one, pick them all – it’s up to you. But don’t wait – they are all free and they won’t last long!

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

The Keeper of the Light, by Jessica Lunt
The Balance of Fear, by Stephen Nimocks
Reap the Whirlwind, by Robert Faulk
Brothers and Kings, by Dennis Santaniello

Click here to get your books!

https://books.bookfunnel.com/freehistficnov25/mt0crbcuiu

Did you know?

In 1855, the federal government used funds to buy and ship camels from Egypt. It was thought that they would do better in the heat than horses would, making missions and exploration easier. When the Civil War broke out several years later, many camels escaped and bred, leaving hundreds of feral camels roaming the wilds of Texas today.

The Essex Curve

I’m proud to recommend some great historical fantasy that came across my desk – The Essex Curve, by Conor Bender. The author blends historical authenticity with gripping action, capturing the emotional and physical battles faced by young pilots in one of World War II's most pivotal aerial conflicts.

Here’s the story (spoiler-free!):

“August 1940: Pilot Officer Ian Faraday and his wingman, Michael King, arrive at RAF Hornchurch full of enthusiasm but woefully unprepared. Under the relentless guidance of seasoned Flight Lieutenant McKenzie, they endure rigorous training designed to simulate the brutal realities of aerial warfare. Facing the Essex Curve—the critical turning point every novice must surpass—they learn that survival hinges on far more than skill alone.

Get your free book here:

https://storyoriginapp.com/swaps/f4fc91ee-c0cb-11f0-a5f2-2b40406cc321

More great reading

There’s nothing like a great story, and these free quality titles are just waiting for you to start page one! Pick one, pick them all – it’s up to you. But don’t wait – just like fireworks and apple pie, they are perfect for summer!

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

The Steel City Affair, by James Dargan
The War Moon: Pearl Harbor, by Kat Quinn
Ashes and Oaths, by RJ Sloane
Pagan Warrior, by MJ Porter

Click here to get your free books!

https://books.bookfunnel.com/salespromo2/nz6c88jyzx

Documentary: Old West artist Frederik Remington

The art of Frederic Remington defined the American West during his lifetime and played a major role in creating the popular image of the West that persists today. In both painting and sculpture, he portrayed the action and drama of the West.

Find out more about artist Frederic Remington in this great televised lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoUCFgzQqdU

Another time

Historical fiction is like going back in time – it’s a whole different world at a much slower pace. These fantastic historical fiction titles are just waiting for you to start page one! Pick one, pick them all – it’s up to you. But don’t wait – ironically, time is short!

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

The Patriot’s Daughter, by Vanessa Lind
Comfort’s Rebellion, by E Jax Willoughby
Into Egypt, by Angelique Conger
Death on the Line, by Carol Amorosi

Click here to get your free books!

https://books.bookfunnel.com/historical-nov-2025/escrqv2852

Did you know?

Early placer miners in California discovered that the more gravel they could process, the more gold they were likely to find. Instead of working with pans, sluice boxes, long toms, and rockers, miners collaborated to find ways to process larger quantities of gravel more rapidly. First used in Roman times, hydraulic mining became the largest-scale, and most devastating, form of placer mining. Water was redirected into an ever-narrowing channel, through a large canvas hose, and out through a giant iron nozzle, called a "monitor". The extremely high-pressure stream was used to wash entire hillsides through enormous sluices. By the mid-1880s, it is estimated that 11 million ounces of gold (worth approximately US$7.5 billion at mid-2006 prices) had been recovered by hydraulic mining.

Cowboy chicken lollipops

Cowboys are all about substance over style, and this chicken dish fits the bill. It won’t break the bank but it will steal the show. With just a little prep before you put them on the grill, these snacks you can eat with one hand will knock your off your feet. Let Cowboy chef Kent Rollins show you how to make cowboy chicken lollipops for yourself:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1hB7gINZqc

Get to know Sheriff Sol Redding

Check out my ‘Sixgun Drifter’ western series right here:

https://nickbrumbywesterns.com/sixgun-drifter-series/

From me to you: your free western

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