I am delighted to announce that my book, Bass Reeves: Legendary Lawman of the Wild West, illustrated by James P. Skelley (Crossing Time Press), took First Place in the Biography/Autobiography Category of the 2023 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards!!
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I am delighted to announce that my book, Bass Reeves: Legendary Lawman of the Wild West, illustrated by James P. Skelley (Crossing Time Press), took First Place in the Biography/Autobiography Category of the 2023 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards!!