May, 2011

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Issue #20

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Cowboy Luck
by Gary Ives

If you're a slacker and everyone is down on you, you might hope for some different luck. But watch what you wish for. You just might get it.



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How the Irish Saved Texas
by C. F. Eckhardt

In this historical piece, learn how the Irish—and beer?—saved Texas.



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The Lost Colony
by Ken Sieben

Establishing a new colony is always a challenge. Sometimes, the challenges are overcome . . . sometimes, they're not.



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A Saddle in the Desert
by Tom Sheehan

On foot in the desert, finding that saddle might be a life-changer. But will it mean survival . . . or death?



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Congratulations to Nina Romano! "Cayo Bradley" was voted the favorite story in April!
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Issue 1 - October 2009:
When The Jingle Bob Job Was Over
by Dusty Richards

Issue 2 - November 2009:
Brothers Under the Skin
by Kathi Sprayberry

Issue 3 - December 2009:
Double Event
by Terry Alexander

Issue 4 - January 2010:
Windward Rock
by Greg Camp

Issue 5 - February 2010:
Apache Gold
by Kenneth Newton

Issue 6 - March 2010:
White Hawk
by Kenneth Mark Hoover

Issue 7 - April 2010:
And Hell Came With Him
by Larry Payne

Issue 8 - May 2010:
Split Nose
by Terry Alexander

Issue 12 - September 2010:
Ozark Child
by Pamela Jones

Issue 13 - October 2010:
Firebaugh's Ferry
by John Putnam

Issue 14 - November 2010:
The Hog Lot Shooting
by Ellen Gray Massey

Issue 15 - December 2010:
We Won't Tell. Ever.
by Ellen Gray Massey

Issue 16 - January 2011:
Desert Rose — Bounty Hunter
by Kathi Sprayberry

Issue 17 - February 2011:
Payback at Murderer's Bar
by John Putnam

Issue 18 - March 2011:
The Lord in This
by Jeff Richards

Issue 19 - April 2011:
Cayo Bradley
by Nina Romano
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