The Windmill

by Frank Kelso

A hot Texas wind spins the windmill bringing water to the parched land, The hot wind spins the lives and loves of the cattlemen and ranchers depending on the water. A wandering cowpuncher comes to the windmill and finds a farm family who needs his help. A 6,000 word short fiction story set in 1870's Texas.

21 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 17, 2014

About the author

Frank Kelso grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, the origin of the Santa Fe Trail. Historic sites, monuments, and statues abound highlighting the journey west, including the Wagons West, Pioneer Women and the Indian Scout located on the bluffs overlooking the wide Missouri. Writing western themed books fit in with his upbringing. Frank has won numerous prizes for his writing. Most recently, Frank’s short story, “Tibby’s Hideout” in The Posse anthology that Frank edited and published. He won the Silver Medal for the Will Rogers Medallion Award for 2017 and was a finalist for the Western Fictioneer’s Peacemaker Award. Frank’s full length novels have received acclaim and have 50+ reviews. Zach's Gold, the 2nd book in the Jeb & Zach series begun in California Bound was released in Nov 2018. Juan’s Revenge, the 3rd book in the Jeb & Zach series is due in January 2019.

Reviews

[Sonya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable

This is an enjoyable story about a good Samaritan. He is passing by and hears someone calling for help and that's just what he does. He becomes attached to this family and it causes him to have to make some difficult choices. I would recommend this story to anyone over 15.

[larry brashear · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good Tale!

Shock Ending! This is a wonderful tale of the old west! It is an unusual story with a surprising ending.