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Just posted a ebook giveaway for Days of Hope, Miles of Misery. Runs Dec 15 to 24. Good luck!
They knew the trip would be difficult, but they didn't bargain on hell. For five months, and two thousand miles, the wagon train lumbers toward California on the Oregon Trail and into big trouble. The 1845 wagon train is a monument to Americana that fascinates readers 175 years later.

My book, "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail," just won an award for best Historical Fiction - Western at the Reader's Favorite Book Awards!
Also, did I tell you we now have an audiobook version?

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Fred Dickey's first place Laramie Award winner, "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery" has a Goodreads Giveaway going on now for 100 copies of the ebook. It ends in 2 days, so don't miss out!

Thanks, Niki, for this really nice review of "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail:"

"Great, gritty read!

Wonderful characters, raw storylines, and a page turning adventure from the beginning to the end. Not just good writing…excellent writing capturing the worst and best of human nature. Read this book!"

GR Giveaway for 100 eBook copies of "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail" by Fred Dickey ends June 30. This book just won First Place in the Laramie Awards for Western Historical Fiction!
There is also a new Audiobook version available on Amazon, if you prefer that.

The Audiobook version for "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail" is now available from Amazon, Audible and iTunes!
https://smile.amazon.com/Days-Hope-Mi...
The narrator, Tim Kough did a magnificant job.
Hope you enjoy it!
Fred Dickey, author
www.freddickey.net

To celebrate my first place Laramie book award (CIBA), we have set up another Goodreads Giveaway for "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail."
Fred Dickey, author
www.freddickey.net

HEY.. just won first place in the Chanticleer International Book Awards, Laramie category, for Western, Pioneer and Civil War Fiction!!
And soon, the audiobook version will be out for "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail"

Audiobook for "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail" is about 50% done. Love the narrator's voice!

My book, "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery" has reached an exciting level! It is in the Finalist level in the Chanticleer International Book Awards in the Laramie Division for Western/Civil War/Pioneer fiction books. We have a 1 in 7 chance of winning the Grand Prize..fingers crossed!
Fred Dickey

Narrator Tim Kough has finished over 7 chapters of my audiobook, "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail." We love his voice(s) - a little bit country, but not too cowboy twangy. And..no falsetto female voices (hate that).
Audiobook should be out through Audible and Amazon in May. Oboy!!
Also working on research for the sequel.

Narrator Tim Kough has finished over 7 chapters of my audiobook, "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail." We love his voice(s) - a little bit country, but not too cowboy twangy. And..no falsetto female voices (hate that).
Audiobook should be out through Audible and Amazon in May. Oboy!!
Also working on research for the sequel.

Currently healing after spine surgery, and trying to set up a narrator for an audiobook of "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail." So many interesting voices to choose from!
Right now the book has 33 Five Star reviews on Amazon, and 39 mostly Five Star reviews here on Goodreads.
Fred Dickey
www.freddickey.net

Goodreads Giveaway for my new novel, "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail," ends tomorrow. Three print copies. Readers have given it 32 Five-Star reviews so far on Amazon.

Kindle Countdown Deal on Amazon starts tomorrow, Feb. 21, until Feb 27. $2.99 for ebook instead of $7.95.

https://www.amazon.com/Days-Hope-Mile...

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Hi guys,
Goodreads Giveaway is going on through Feb. 27 for 3 print copies of "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail."
Amazon Kindle Countdown Deal starts Feb. 21-28 ($2.99 instead of $7.95). Enjoy!
www.freddickey.net

Giveaway for "Stories With Faces - the tightrope lives of everyday people" ends tomorrow.
Fred Dickey, author
www.freddickey.net

New review of "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery" from author Rebecca Rosenburg:
..A detailed, vivid account of the hopes and dreams of people who came west. Each character's story is brave and individual; together they weave the fiber of western pioneers. The guts and glory of Americans who left everything in their quest of a new life. A must read for western enthusiasts.

"Days of Hope, Miles of Misery" just got a new professional review from Donovan's Literary Services. This review will also be published in the Midwest Book Review this month.
Link: http://donovansliteraryservices.com/f...

Glad to see that "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery" made it into the San Diego Public Library Local Author Showcase!

Goodreads Giveaway for 3 print books of "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail" will start in 2 days, on Jan. 29.
Fred Dickey, author
www.freddickey.net

"Stories With Faces" Goodreads Giveaway ends Feb. 6 - sign up to get a free copy of this unusual book:
An anthology of dramatic profiles by Fred Dickey, a popular columnist who writes about 'ordinary' people with compelling stories that bring smiles, and sometimes tears.

Reading the autobiography of Kit Carson. Wow..lots of murdered Indians in his story.
Up to 24 reviews so far of "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail" on Amazon - all 5 star! Makes the years of research and writing and editing all worthwhile.

I've started a GR Giveaway for "Stories With Faces - the tightrope lives of next-door people." Jan 8-Feb 6, for 4 copies. This book is an anthology of dramatic profiles about 'ordinary' people with compelling stories that bring smiles, and sometimes tears. Washington Post columnist Kathleen Parker said : "Wow. That was an amazing story--beautifully, beautifully told. Took my breath away. Very artfully done. Bravo."

Hi, The GR Giveaway has ended, but if you still want to get a copy of "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail," do it NOW. I am running a KDP Countdown Sale until midnight tomorrow, Friday the 18th. $2.99 in stead of $7.95.
Right now the book has 15 Five Star Reviews over on Amazon.
Fred Dickey, author
www.freddickey.net

Goodreads Giveaway for my new book "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery" ends tomorrow at midnight. Sign up for a chance for a free Kindle (Ebook) version. Right now the odds are 1 in 8..pretty good odds!
Fred

Tomorrow starts the beginning of our Amazon KDP Countdown deal for Fred's Kindle E-book. "Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail." It's getting rave reviews!
Save $5 until Dec. 18 on the ebook.
Happy Holidays,
Fred Dickey and Kathy Dickey
www.freddickey.net

"Days of Hope, Miles of Misery" just got the most amazing review! Wow! See it on my Blog Post.
Fred Dickey, author

Amazon KDP Countdown Sale for my ebook, Days of Hope, Miles of Misery - Love and Loss on the Oregon Trail will start Dec 11 - ends Dec 17. Save $5 off the ebook.
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
Fred Dickey
www.freddickey.net