Updates

I’m so pleased to have a story, representing Kentucky, in the new anthology—THE HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA (ISBN: 978-1250819413), which […]

I’m thrilled to announce that Bass Reeves: Legendary Lawman of the Wild West has received Honorable Mention in the Middle Reader Category […]

I’m so excited to announce that Bass Reeves: Legendary Lawman of the Wild West has been selected as a finalist in […]

So happy and honored to announce that Bass Reeves: Legendary Lawman of the Wild West has been selected as a 2024 Spur […]

I had a great time at the Black History Fair today at the Joplin Public Library–sold several books and met […]

I had a great time at 2023 Fall Conference of the Ozarks Writers League — held yesterday in Branson, Missouri. […]

Speak Up Talk Radio announced the winners of 2023 FIREBIRD BOOK AWARDS contest today, and I am so pleased to […]

Thanks to everyone who came out for the 2023 Joplin Writers’ Faire. It was a great day!

Check out my children’s “spooky” story that was published online today in Masticadores.“Still Haunting Us.” MasticadoresUSA (July 24, 2023)-Barbara Leonhard, Editor (Children’s […]

I am delighted to announce that my book, Bass Reeves: Legendary Lawman of the Wild West, illustrated by James P. Skelley […]