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An award-winning writer, James Pylant is the author of a family-authorized celebrity biography, In Morticia's Shadow: The Life & Career of Carolyn Jones. He has also interviewed several famous personalities, including Robert Englund (Nightmare on Elm Street), Dan Bucatinsky (Scandal), Audrey Landers (Dallas), Ruth Buzzi (Laugh-In), Peter Mark Richman (Dynasty), Linda Purl (Matlock), Stanley Livingston (My Three Sons), Mother Dolores Hart (King Creole), Dr. Henry Louis Gates (Finding Your Roots), among many others.

Using his skill as a researcher, James extensively documented a case of identity theft and bigamy for the book Destiny in Texas. He is also the author of Blood Legacy: The True Story of the Snow Axe Murders, Sins of the Pioneers, a
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James Pylant Hi Goldie. Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed "Texas Gothic." Yes, I'm considering writing a book about Weatherford. In fac…moreHi Goldie. Thanks for your kind words. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed "Texas Gothic." Yes, I'm considering writing a book about Weatherford. In fact, I've collected some interesting stories about that town. But I haven't made a decision yet about the subject of my next book. Too many stories and not enough time!(less)
James Pylant Thanks for your question, Mark. Yes, "Destiny in Texas" is being revised and updated for a reprint. …moreThanks for your question, Mark. Yes, "Destiny in Texas" is being revised and updated for a reprint. (less)
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On the Run: Walter Turnbow’s Sprint from the Law

Walter Turnbow

In the early 1900s, Walter Turnbow (1877—1947), one ofthe colorful characters perched on my family tree, drew acclaim as one of theswiftest runners in the Lone Star State.

With $1,000 at stake, he won a race against JamesGoldforth in Dublin, Texas, on October 16, 1905. That prompted G. H. Burrell ofCleburne to stake $500 that he could defeat Walter in a race. Yet, the plan wasthwarted by th

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