Cowponies, cowboy chili, and Native American warbonnets

Feb 20, 2025 5:31 pm

February '25

Howdy pard,

Dust that snow out of your hair and pull up a log next to this here campfire. Help yourself to a glass of hooch to warm you up – don’t be shy, there’s plenty more!

Ooh boy, it’s been a busy month. I’ve got a saddle bag chock full of free books and great bargains for you to pick through and take what you will. I’ll spin you a tale of Native American warbonnets and share the secrets of the legendary cowpony. I've got a documentary to share about six great Native American nations, and I’ve got a pot of cowboy favorite Chile Colorado bubbling away – I’ve also got the recipe for you.

Have another glass, I’ve an extra bottle around here somewhere. As my ol’ grandpa used to say, ‘Keep skunks, lawyers, and bankers at a distance’.

Thrills and spills

Westerns, war stories, post-apocalyptic tales… when it comes to thrillers, this bundle of free thriller and suspense novels is where it’s at. There’s something here for everyone – and don’t forget, help yourself – they are all free!

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

Finder of the Lost, by John Hopton
Seattle Slayer, by Annabelle Fogerty
Ignition, by Reenita M Hora
Sandstorm Rising, by Lynn Mason

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Native American warbonnets

For a Native American warrior his or her story was written in their feathers. Respect, honor, loyalty, freedom, truth, wisdom, fertility, trust, power and achievements were all displayed proudly in a feathered headdress.

Feathers were almost a language of their own. For example, a feather placed upright on top of a warrior’s head indicated he had captured an enemy—one for every captive. A feather angled by 30º – 40º proclaimed that the owner had taken one or more scalps. Feathers set low on the head signified battle leaders. Find out more here:

https://nickbrumbywesterns.com/native-american-feathers/

‘Starts fast and runs hard

Thank you to everyone who has picked themselves up a copy of Redding’s Fandango – the reviews have been great:

“The story starts fast and runs hard. Six-shooters, Winchesters and Bowie knives are the tools of the trade and they get well used. If Sol didn't have bad luck, he would have no luck at all. This story brings the non-stop cowboy action all the way to the end.”

The book is also now available on major ebook retailers - or check out the extra special edition containing exclusive content and a story epilogue not available from other retailers, delivered by Bookfunnel, and readable on any device.

You can find it here:

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

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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 – they won’t cost you a cent!

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

Assassin Hunter, by Drew Briney
Death Never Sleeps, by EJ Simon
The Devil on Klack Mountain, by Jack Adkins
A Shepherd of Wolves, by RJ KIng

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Did you know?

The cowponies of the 1880’s were four-year-old mustangs that lived on the open range, survived on grass, and rarely topped 12 to 14 hands. They weighed 700 to 900 pounds -- compared to today’s modern horses that are 14 to 16 hands tall and weigh more than 1,000 pounds.

Grab an adventure

Westerns, westerns, westerns. There’s a passel of tales of the Old West scattered amongst this fine selection of quality adventure stories just waiting for you to open on page one!

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

The Notorious Texas Swindler, by Pepper Anne
Gunshy, by Louise Titchener
Frontier Outlaws, by Michael Cardwell
Renegade, by Jodi Burnett

Click here to get your books!

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Moonbeam

I’m proud to recommend some great sci-fi that came across my desk – Moonbeam – An Alex 9 Saga story , by Bruno Martins Soares.

Here’s the story (spoiler-free!):

"It’s the 22nd century and the Corporate Wars rage through our Solar System. Alex 9, an elite commando on a crucial mission, finds herself in Deep Space. Something went wrong with her ship, and she ended up on a planet much like Earth – a world at war where Humanity is still in the Middle Ages. Armies of knights, bowmen, and spearmen clash as empires fight to the death and alliances are stretched to the limit.

But is Alex there by accident? A mysterious prophecy seems to have predicted her coming. What secret powers are at work? In this new world, she will have to find a new family, a new mission, and her own destiny."

Get your free book here:

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Documentary: America’s Great Native American Nations

This is the first comprehensive history of six great Native American nations, dramatically filmed on location in their native tribal lands, using reenactments, archival footage, maps and original music. The story of the Iroquois, Seminole, Shawnee, Navajo, Cheyenne, and Lakota Sioux nations unfolds in their struggle to protect their lands, cultures, and freedoms.

Find out more about America’s great Native American nations in this great documentary:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MazI9dFA6ME

Historical fiction on a budget

Historical thrillers and mysteries – do I need to say more? Take your pick from some of the best historical fiction currently available, straight from the keyboards of some of the best writers in their field.

These books are waiting for you right now. Don’t wait – they are only available for a limited time!

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

Westward Tally Ho, by Milo James Fowler
The Reckoning, by Carena McGregor
Death on the Harz Mountain Railway, by KC Sivils
The Victims of Victory, by Marina Ostpova

Click here to get yours!

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Chile Colorado - a cowboy favorite

A popular Mexican stew, Chile Colorado includes tender pieces of beef simmered in a bold red chile sauce made from dried Mexican chiles, broth and spices. Cowboy chef Kent Rollins will take you through cooking this delicious yet simple meal for the whole bunkhouse. Watch him make it here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ws7vLUbxhXQ

Aberrants

I’m proud to recommend some great speculative short fiction that came across my desk – Aberrants: Short Stories, by Mitchel Luthi.

Here’s the story (spoiler-free!):

"Speculative, weird, and layered with insight into the strangeness of existence, Aberrants is a collection of eleven unforgettable stories published here for the very first time.

In Kharkiv, mysterious eyes sprout from the walls of buildings as the Russian invasion of Ukraine intensifies. A cynical spacefarer on a paradox-chasing mission confronts an ancient star—and the limits of human understanding—while his sentient navigator may know more than it’s letting on. A man mistakenly receives a letter meant for another drawing him into the world of a lost tribe who believe writing itself is a sin against God."

Get your free book here:

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Get to know Sheriff Sol Redding

Grab your copy of my western Redding’s Fandango right here:

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

Your free western

Get your free and exclusive copy of my first western Redding’s Maverick here: https://BookHip.com/NGKAHW

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