tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post5350020687649349077..comments2024-02-27T21:41:21.853+00:00Comments on Western Fiction Review: Interview: Hale - publishers of Black Horse WesternsSteve Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11631734673248632467noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-21093097009358569982009-01-27T14:50:00.000+00:002009-01-27T14:50:00.000+00:00A very interesting interview with Helen, and lots ...A very interesting interview with Helen, and lots of useful information on the western. I know these novels are popular. In my local library they have their own dedicated shelves and there is always someone going through the selection. <BR/><BR/>I have not read a western with a "romance" in it, I guess I have to look more closely to what I am taking out of the library!<BR/><BR/>Margaret Blakemargaret blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04994723897446758457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-26284324834851344352009-01-25T22:35:00.000+00:002009-01-25T22:35:00.000+00:00And of course Chap always produces strong female c...And of course Chap always produces strong female characters. No shrinking violets in his books.Gary Dobbs/Jack Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935686140719743351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-39926759655756796292009-01-25T22:21:00.000+00:002009-01-25T22:21:00.000+00:00Since 1992, I've written more than a score of BHWs...Since 1992, I've written more than a score of BHWs. In each book, two of the principal characters are women and there is always romantic interest. For example, in <B><I>A Gunfight Too Many</I></B> -- currently reprinting by Hale and scheduled for a large-print edition, too -- it is mostly between plucky rancher's daughter Sarah Snyder and tongue-tied deputy Clint Freeman. I don't think it spoils things to say their relationship provides a happy ending to what might otherwise have been a very grim story!Chap O'Keefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404176810063857291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-21172653721095999872009-01-25T21:07:00.000+00:002009-01-25T21:07:00.000+00:00Loren - it almost emarresses me to say but there's...Loren - it almost emarresses me to say but there's a strong love interest in my tarnished star out June from HALE.Gary Dobbs/Jack Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935686140719743351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-76834198592711216082009-01-25T21:04:00.000+00:002009-01-25T21:04:00.000+00:00A really insightful interview that tells us more a...A really insightful interview that tells us more about the publishing side of things. I'm keen on reading a western by Hale but would like a love interest in the story. If anyone can suggest that type of western novel I'd be grateful. (I am also a Hale author and write romantic suspense.)Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-19052043625174361912009-01-25T20:24:00.000+00:002009-01-25T20:24:00.000+00:00A PS . . . . Mention here of Lauran Paine, who is ...A PS . . . . Mention here of Lauran Paine, who is recorded elsewhere (www.trussel.com/books/aka.htm ) as having been among the world's very top users of pen-names with 68, reminded me that David Whitehead (Ben Bridges) wrote a fine article on Paine for the December 2006 Extra. This can still be accessed as www.blackhorsewesterns.com/bhe4Chap O'Keefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404176810063857291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-18858850910594939452009-01-25T20:07:00.000+00:002009-01-25T20:07:00.000+00:00Helen joined Hale in September, taking over from K...Helen joined Hale in September, taking over from Katy Williams. You will find a Hoofprint on the changeover in the next Black Horse Extra (March), which will go online as the "home" page at blackhorsewesterns.com in February.<BR/><BR/>It will be accompanied not by a photo of Helen (alas, for sure), but of the Hale building. This was once attempted by another site, but unfortunately they got the wrong Clerkenwell House! Fingers crossed this time.<BR/><BR/>The edition also carries a prominent viewpoint on pseudonyms, their pros and cons, which could provide more food for thought. One US BHW writer, who has previewed the piece, says, "I agree with the article about pseudonyms. I want readers to expect a certain quality, style and grittiness in my work and wouldn’t want to confuse or dilute their interest by using another name. But then I’m fortunate as I don’t need the money at this time. If you’re trying to pay the rent from westerns, one might get a different slant on 'what’s in a name?' "<BR/><BR/>It was good to read here that the libraries outlook is rosy. From other quarters, reports had been filtering in of further cutbacks to library budgets as the recession bites.<BR/><BR/>KeithChap O'Keefehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04404176810063857291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-6002062133871099782009-01-25T17:46:00.000+00:002009-01-25T17:46:00.000+00:00Steve, many thanks for this look into Hale Publish...Steve, many thanks for this look into Hale Publishing. I have been publishing westerns with them for years and still knew too little about them. It's nice to get some insight!Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17745394055448870711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-87999135357113641812009-01-25T16:12:00.000+00:002009-01-25T16:12:00.000+00:00This certainly is a boost to know that the BHW is ...This certainly is a boost to know that the BHW is here to stay. Helen made some excellent responses that are very morale boosting. Congrats Steve on a job well done.Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18154296143024548830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-89571194794780255722009-01-25T15:18:00.000+00:002009-01-25T15:18:00.000+00:00Great looking titles and covers. Thank you for ke...Great looking titles and covers. Thank you for keeping the western front and center in your publishing.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-37573611521682169102009-01-25T13:49:00.000+00:002009-01-25T13:49:00.000+00:00Steve, Thanks to you and Helen for an informative ...Steve, Thanks to you and Helen for an informative interview. It's reassuring to know the western is alive and well and will be for years to come. I'm looking forward to reading the upcoming books from Chap O' Keefe and Jack Martin.David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-25760708531672457152009-01-25T13:45:00.000+00:002009-01-25T13:45:00.000+00:00Hi Steve, Yes, thanks for the interview. I'm proud...Hi Steve, <BR/>Yes, thanks for the interview. I'm proud to be part of the grand Hale tradition. And I'm pleased to hear it will continue. I wish there was a way we could get BHWs distributed in the States, but the numbers just aren't there ... yet. <BR/><BR/>And thanks for including one of my covers!<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>MattMatthew P. Mayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078400556536047544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3197075706983155600.post-14544513625215156822009-01-25T13:30:00.000+00:002009-01-25T13:30:00.000+00:00Steve thanks for this interview and for plugging t...Steve thanks for this interview and for plugging the cover of my effort. It's great to see that Helen is so receptive to the western and is looking at ways to increase the publicity. Hopefully the regular Wild West Monday will increase demand in the bookshops. And it's great that Hale are still doing westerns after so long in the business - I for one am proud to be a part of the imprint.Gary Dobbs/Jack Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935686140719743351noreply@blogger.com