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Time To Myself: 52 Western Short Stories
52 Western writers. 52 Western short stories. All starting with the same twelve I had some time to myself and some things to think about. These micro-shorts (they’re each 500 words long) scatter off into 52 fascinating, action-filled directions, no two alike. Bourbon bottles and gunfights? Strong men and stronger women. Hangings, horse thieves and fistfights? You got ’em—and more!You can race through these great stories or savor them, but either way, you’ll love seeing how different and creative 52 writers can be.
111 pages, Paperback
Published April 30, 2019
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About the author
Scott Harris
132 books22 followersAward-winning and best-selling Western author Scott Harris is a lifelong Western enthusiast who traces his love of Western fiction back to his childhood days of reading Louis L’Amour novels.
Harris has published ten novels in the past year, along with two collections of short stories and a variety of other fiction and nonfiction Westerns.
The Brock Clemons Western Series follows the tale of Brock Clemons and his journey into the West accompanied by his horse, “Horse,” and wolf, “Wolf.” The Brock Clemons story — especially when he is joined by his new wife, Sophie and his adopted son, Huck — is one of bravery, adventure and romance, transporting readers back to a time when chivalry, courage and gunfights ruled the day in the West.
Harris’ second series, Caz: Vigilante Hunter, is a different take on the Western genre. With gun in hand, Caz blasts his way through the bad guys to bring peace and justice to the Old West!
Caz is looking for two things: the perfect breakfast and men who think they’re above the law. He hasn’t yet found a breakfast to match what his mom used to make, but there’s a trail of dead men behind him that shows he’s having no trouble finding bad men.
Harris also authors the well regarded 52 Weeks Series, the Western Adventure Series and the 500 Word Micro Short Series. Additionally, he is about to release A Novel Journey, a non-fiction book about writing your own Western novel and recently released Six Gun Pardners, a book a he co-authored with his son, Justin. He is also soon releasing the first novel in his newest series, Stagecoach Willy.
Harris, who loves nothing more (except for his family!) than settling into his hammock with a glass of bourbon, a cigar and a great Western, has created a Western world filled with fascinating and exciting characters and he hopes you enjoy reading about them as much as he does writing about them.
Enjoy!
Harris has published ten novels in the past year, along with two collections of short stories and a variety of other fiction and nonfiction Westerns.
The Brock Clemons Western Series follows the tale of Brock Clemons and his journey into the West accompanied by his horse, “Horse,” and wolf, “Wolf.” The Brock Clemons story — especially when he is joined by his new wife, Sophie and his adopted son, Huck — is one of bravery, adventure and romance, transporting readers back to a time when chivalry, courage and gunfights ruled the day in the West.
Harris’ second series, Caz: Vigilante Hunter, is a different take on the Western genre. With gun in hand, Caz blasts his way through the bad guys to bring peace and justice to the Old West!
Caz is looking for two things: the perfect breakfast and men who think they’re above the law. He hasn’t yet found a breakfast to match what his mom used to make, but there’s a trail of dead men behind him that shows he’s having no trouble finding bad men.
Harris also authors the well regarded 52 Weeks Series, the Western Adventure Series and the 500 Word Micro Short Series. Additionally, he is about to release A Novel Journey, a non-fiction book about writing your own Western novel and recently released Six Gun Pardners, a book a he co-authored with his son, Justin. He is also soon releasing the first novel in his newest series, Stagecoach Willy.
Harris, who loves nothing more (except for his family!) than settling into his hammock with a glass of bourbon, a cigar and a great Western, has created a Western world filled with fascinating and exciting characters and he hopes you enjoy reading about them as much as he does writing about them.
Enjoy!
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June 14, 2019
As a heads up, I have a story in this anthology, under the name Tyler Boone. It's called "Toothpick Justice." I'm not reviewing my story, though.
I found this an enjoyable collection of 500 word flash fiction stories all based upon a common line: "I had some time to myself and some things to think about." It was interesting to see the different twists on the concept. Several folks, myself included, did a riff off of a guy waiting to be hung. None of the pieces were the same, however. My favorite stories this time out were by Glen Enloe, "Time Enough Forever," and Tonya De Marco, "Cheating Death." There were plenty of other good stories. I much enjoyed tales by Scott Gese, Arlo Flynn, and Cheryl Pierson. As has been the case with the previous 3 volumes in this series, the Arkansas contingent was well represented! Good to see my peeps.
Overall, a fun collection to read and a joy to be a part of.
I found this an enjoyable collection of 500 word flash fiction stories all based upon a common line: "I had some time to myself and some things to think about." It was interesting to see the different twists on the concept. Several folks, myself included, did a riff off of a guy waiting to be hung. None of the pieces were the same, however. My favorite stories this time out were by Glen Enloe, "Time Enough Forever," and Tonya De Marco, "Cheating Death." There were plenty of other good stories. I much enjoyed tales by Scott Gese, Arlo Flynn, and Cheryl Pierson. As has been the case with the previous 3 volumes in this series, the Arkansas contingent was well represented! Good to see my peeps.
Overall, a fun collection to read and a joy to be a part of.
December 7, 2022
Good stories but....
Too many grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
Also, having the author's bio before the story, instead of afterward, would make everything flow better.
Too many grammar, spelling and punctuation errors.
Also, having the author's bio before the story, instead of afterward, would make everything flow better.
April 16, 2023
Full disclosure: I have a short story in this collection. And further disclosure, "The Car that Made Good in a Day" happens to be my favorite piece of my own writing in 20 years. That said, this is a diverse and entertaining collection of short stories featuring well-known writers in the western genre as well as skilled newcomers. And the micro-short format of these tales makes for some great reading on your e-reader while you're waiting at the doctor's office, on the train, or hey even at a stop light (just kidding).
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