New Short Story at The Western Online

We published a new short story. Stop by the site and check it out.

"Druthers" by Elmer Fralick Jr.

New Short Story at The Western Online

My Colt's Last Song by Nathan Wellman is a very good story. Stop by the site and check it out, you won't be disappointed.

Another Western Online YouTube Video

The first video promoted the site. This new one promotes the writers featured at The Western Online. Check it out and let us know what you think.

A New Interview at The Western Online

Writer John M. Whalen granted an interview to The Western Online. His recently released book, Jack Brand is available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble.



An Interview with John M. Whalen

The Western Online on YouTube

Our Associate Editor Michael T. Pizzolato designed a YouTube video for The Western Online. It's pretty neat. Check it out and feel free to repost.

Louis L'Amour's Influences

L'Amour has always been one of my favorite writers. I was a voracious reader when I was in school and read everything he published. It was this love of reading that translated into a love of writing. I realized that if I couldn't read any more of his stories, I would have to create my own stories.

Not only has he influenced my writing, but reading his work shaped me into the man that I am today. His stories are full of tidbits of wisdom for a hungry young mind and preach things like self discipline, loyalty to family and responsibility.

On of his lines that I has stuck with me over the years is: "The difference between a man and a boy is the willingness to accept responsibility," though I couldn't tell you what story it came from. It became a mantra that I repeated to myself over the years because I wanted to become a man just like the characters he described.

Some people grow up with sports stars and celebrities as their heroes; my heroes were William Tell Sackett, Milo Talon and Borden Chantry, and of course Louis L'Amour.

New Edition of The Roundup

A new edition of The Roundup went online today:

"The Western Will Never Die"

Stop by the site and leave us a comment. We'd love to hear your opinion on the topic.

We also published some new Western Artwork by Michael T. Pizzolato.