Once again Dr. Herb Marlow entertains us, this time with characters of the old west. In High Lonesome, we meet Trapper Stark, Clint Morgan, Ralph Giddings, Jerry Miller, Alan Kidd and Larry Hardwell. Each man with his own lonesome life is striving to or eventually successfully living a moral life.

For some it seems to be more difficult, for others it comes naturally and is welcomed. One may win the heroine, while others leave, not with regrets but giving thought to how life might have been if he had remained. Which is the right way to go? For one man, settling down becomes the comfortable way but for others, what is over the next hill continues to beckon him on and on……

The six exciting stories in High Lonesome include Trapper’s Wife, Buffalo Gap, Forty-Four Caliber Justice, Hawken 50, The Wolfer and Gone at Midnight. Fans of western life of the 1800’s will find this collection hard to put down.

This is Herb Marlow’s latest book for Bottom of the Hill Publishing. When Dr. Marlow isn’t writing or caring for his small Texas ranch, he conducts a limited pastoral counseling practice through face-to-face encounters and a unique Internet-based, on-line counseling service.

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Once again Dr. Herb Marlow entertains us, this time with characters of the old west. In High Lonesome, we meet Trapper Stark, Clint Morgan, Ralph Giddings, Jerry Miller, Alan Kidd and Larry Hardwell. Each man with his own lonesome life is striving to or eventually successfully living a moral life.

The six exciting stories in High Lonesome include Trapper’s Wife, Buffalo Gap, Forty-Four Caliber Justice, Hawken 50, The Wolfer and Gone at Midnight. Fans of western life of the 1800’s will find this collection hard to put down.

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Each part of the West has its own distinctive characteristics that encompass geography, history and culture.  Lorna Dillon sets her painting in rural California, home of many Spanish land grants and rolling foothills.  The influence of the vaqueros and their elegant horsemanship is so classical that their legacy comes to life under her brush.

As a child, Dillon was intrigued by paintings in her family home.  Her fascination was profound and the seed was planted.  It lay dormant until the late 70’s when Lorna took up painting to see if her interest could be developed.  She followed a long and laborious path filled with much trial and error, studying the styles, composition and techniques of other artists whose work she admired.

Gradually her style developed and her interests aimed her towards the western art genre.  Livestock trade shows did double duty as both a source of subjects and sales.  There she learned more about the animals and their various characteristics, sold a lot of art, gained discipline and brush mileage, and most importantly, Lorna says, “I met a lot of wonderful people in the livestock industry.”  The ranching life felt very natural to her and she found the ambiance warm and genuine.  Success and her reputation in the field grew.

After many years of this self-supporting and self-taught effort, workshops became a springboard for her to really begin to mature as an artist.  Many well-known regional shows in the Western states led to her inclusion in the prestigious Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy Museum in Oklahoma City for many years.  That event has been “the pinnacle of my career” according to Dillon.  She says, “I thank God for the guidance and the gifts that made it all possible.”

The cover image is a painting entitled SPRING RUNOFF.  It is just one fine example of Lorna Dillon’s art.  You can see more of her highly creative images at www.lornadillon.com.

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Once again Dr. Herb Marlow entertains us, this time with characters of the old west.  In High Lonesome, we meet Trapper Stark, Clint Morgan, Ralph Giddings, Jerry Miller, Alan Kidd and Larry Hardwell.  Each man with his own lonesome life is striving to or eventually successfully living a moral life.

For some it seems to be more difficult, for others it comes naturally and is welcomed.  One may win the heroine, while others leave, not with regrets but giving thought to how life might have been if he had remained.  Which is the right way to go?  For one man, settling down becomes the comfortable way but for others, what is over the next hill continues to beckon him on and on……

The six exciting stories in High Lonesome include Trapper’s Wife, Buffalo Gap, Forty-Four Caliber Justice, Hawken 50, The Wolfer and Gone at Midnight.  Fans of western life of the 1800’s will find this collection hard to put down.
This is Herb Marlow’s latest book for Bottom of the Hill Publishing.  When Dr. Marlow isn’t writing or caring for his small Texas ranch, he conducts a limited pastoral counseling practice through face-to-face encounters and a unique Internet-based, on-line counseling service.

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Bitter Grass

It was the tough old widow, Abby Chaney, who found Devon McCloud bushwhacked and left for dead on her Bitter Grass Ranch. The old woman and her daughter were fighting a losing battle against cattle baron Charles Sampson and timber man Egert Taylor. Both men desperately wanted what the two women legally owned. To make matters worse, the Parker clan was cleaning out their cattle. Odds favoring the Chaney’s survival were slim.

It was supposed to be an easy takeover, but the big men never counted on McCloud buckling on his gun and stepping right in the middle of their plans. Sampson and Taylor had no intention of giving up, and Devon McCloud had never in his life backed down. War was about to break out on the Bitter Grass. The Chaney’s odds had greatly improved, but were they good enough to win?

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Bottom of the Hill Publishing books are always available through amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Boarders and all booksellers whether online or brick and mortar.For booksellers, schools, library’s, non-profits and other organizations Ingram Books can help. And now, for those who just want to buy form the publisher, the Bottom of the Hill Online Bookstore is the place to go.

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Dr. Herb Marlow has been featured on TV, radio and in print publications nationwide. He is an established authority on childhood issues, a motivational speaker for children and adults, a professional counselor, an author, and a rancher. He and his wife reside on a small working ranch in East Texas.
Marlow has published thirty-seven books, fiction for children, young adults and adults, and professional works addressing counseling issues, writing and education, plus a trilogy of books on parenting. In addition, he has published four e-books. As a freelance writer, Herb’s stories and articles have been published in many national periodicals and professional journals, as well as online blogs.

Herb is a captivating speaker and storyteller whose tales engage children and adults alike. Bringing his own real-life stories of challenge and triumph into each speaking engagement, he helps people see their worlds from a higher point of view.

Dr. Marlow spent a portion of his adult life as a pastor. However, seeing the myriad of heartaches faced by the people he served, he returned to the university to obtain his Ph.D. in counseling and to begin a private pastoral counseling practice. He continues to provide limited counseling today through face to face encounters and a unique Internet-based, on-line counseling service.

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Featured in the bookstore will be Bottom of the Hill published books as well as a few books from other publishers. Each Bottom of the Hill author will be have their books featured. Customers will be able to easily order one book or cartons of books at discounts.

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Atlanta carpetbagger Justin Hornsworth finds himself in Fort Collins and eyeing Jean Pelletier’s home. Having successfully murdered and swindled his way to wealth in the war weary south he sees no reason why a backwoodsman like Pelletier would offer any resistance to his plan to take the ranch. He didn’t know Jean Pelletier.

When Jean and his sons put an end to Hornsworth’s plan the carpetbagger takes a more vicious trail bent on destroying the man he has come to hate. In a vengeance ridden move his gang kidnaps four of the Pelletier women from Jean and Andre’s families with the intention of selling them to a white slaver in New Orleans. Believing he has dealt a killing blow to Jean Pelletier he revels in his victory not realizing that when you take on one Pelletier you take them all on. Hornsworth’s grave just needed to be filled in the day the men from Poudre Canyon took to his trail.

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Minister Wanted: Santa Fe

Herb Marlow’s newest edition in the Minister Wanted is just $4.99 for either Kindle of Nook.  Look for Minister Wanted: Santa Fe in print soon.

Dr. Charles Miller has just spent several months in Ruidoso, New Mexico. His time there was professionally, personally and spiritually satisfying. Now, he and his new bride, Jan, are on their way to Santa Fe, New Mexico where a new church awaits them.

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