WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU READ A WESTERN?
There was a time, not that very long ago, the western was the most popular genre. Though they still have their fans, popularity has faded with much of the reading public. I think that's a shame, for the western is America's classic genre. They tell the story of a people--the good and the bad--who began westering as soon as they landed on the eastern shores of this nation. I enjoy writing westerns. But mine aren't your typical shoot 'em up variety. And you may be surprised to learn many of those being published today are much different from those that used to appear on the pulp racks. The westerns I write contain a lot of history. They also usually include elements of mystery/suspense, adventure, romance and sometimes even a bit of humor--all genres I've also written. And this variety of elements is typical of many of the westerns being written today. Getting the history right is important. Make an error and you're certain to have readers set you straight...