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November 5, 2013
Contest Announcement!!! Make a Hank-Themed Christmas Card!
Dear Hank-Fans,
Another CONTEST!!! Here’s a chance to put your creative skills to the test:
We know that we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet, but we wanted to give y’all a head-start on this great Christmas contest! (Deadline: December 10th, 2013)
The Contest:
We've straight from the cover of The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog for you to use and turn into a Hank t...
October 22, 2013
A Ghost in the Cake House? - An Excerpt from Hank #9: "The Case of the Halloween Ghost"
From the archives! (Originally posted on Oct. 14, 2012)
Hi Hank-Readers!
Just the other day, a reader emailed Hank asking, "What is a cake house?" We're so glad you asked, because that reminds us of one of the best scenes from Book 9, The Case of the Halloween Ghost!
From Chapter 10:
". . .Where do you go when you’ve got ghosts and goblins on your trail? I didn’t know. I mean, they can walk through walls and see in the dark. It’s hard to hide from that...
October 21, 2013
Hank #62 - Also available as an ebook!
Dear Readers,
We hope you've had a chance to enjoy "The Ghost of Rabbits Past"! But, just in case you haven't, did you know that it's also available in all major ebook formats?
That means you can read it today! We hope you enjoy it!!
~The Ranch
(Links below)
Hank #62 available as an ebook from these retailers:
Book 62 for the Kindle (Amazon)
B&N's Nook version coming soon...
...
October 16, 2013
Old 1989 Article! You'll Want to Read This Blast-From-Hank's-Past!
Hi Hank-Fans!
Isn't is fun what the internet turns up sometimes? Take a look at this blast-from-Hank's-past: an old article about the Hank the Cowdog books from 1989! Also, take a look at the whole article (by following the link at the end of our excerpt), and tell us what you think of the last paragraph! Funny what can happen in 24 years!
"HANK THE COWDOG A YAP- YAPPEE- I- O NEW WESTERN HERO"
By Wendy E. Lane, Associated Press
Published: Sunday, July 23 1989 12:00 a.m. MDT
...
October 14, 2013
Live in or around Houston? Hank the Cowdog is on the stage once again!
Hi Hank fans!
This Sunday, Oct. 20th, Main Street Theater is performing "The Case of the Missing Cat" in Houston, TX. For more information click on one of the links below!
Admission Info: $10 tickets.
General Day & Time Info: Sunday, October 20 at 1pm.
Location: Main Street Theater - Chelsea Market, 4617 Montrose Blvd. Houston, TX 77006
For more information:
Broadway World (details, times, etc.)
Arts Hound (details, times, etc.)
October 10, 2013
Hank's Take on Columbus...
Happy Columbus Day Weekend!
Here's a great excerpt from Hank #25, The Case of the Swirling Killer Tornado," in which Hank and Drover are fixing to bark at the storm. However, Drover wants to...you guessed it...head for the machine shed: (keep an eye out for Hank's lesson on the history of Columbus)
...“Soldier, I’m fixing to tear up another part of your anatomy if you don’t hold your position. We’re in Battle Stations and the enemy is approaching. G...
September 15, 2013
Hank 62 Excerpt from Chapters 4 and 5
The coyotes have invaded the ranch, and they're on a mission. Hank is trying to figure out what that might be...and keep from getting eaten in the process!
"Drover Is Catnipped"
“Thank you, Snort. I don’t know how I’ve gotten along all these years without your help. Okay, you’re shopping for a cat, right?”
The brothers shook their heads in unison. “Chopping for cat.”
“Sorry. You’re chopping for a cat, and I can help. ...
September 11, 2013
PRESS RELEASE! Events in and around Kerrville on Sept. 18th!
Press Release
Hank the Cowdog author—John Erickson, HEB Food Stores, and Lamb Creek Family Adventures join together to help families kindle a love for stories.
On September 18, 2013 Kerrville, Texas based Lamb Creek Family Adventures, Inc. will launch its inaugural geo-coded based adventure.
The adventures all focus on tourist towns and destinations such as Kerrville. Each offers families a full day of a high-tech, GPS-coded, clue-based Easter egg styl...
August 18, 2013
Announcing: Hank the Cowdog #62!
Hey Hank-Readers!
Want a sneak peek at the next Hank the Cowdog book? It's called, "The Ghost of Rabbits Past," and will be released this fall!
What it's about:
Talk about a rude awakening! Things go from bad to worse when Hank and Drover wake up in the wee hours of the morning to a full-fledged invasion of the ranch. It’s the coyotes, and they’re set on making a take-out dinner out of the resident cat, Pete. But, when Hank does Pete a favor and pr...
August 13, 2013
Hank's Corner #4: The Original 'Hank' of "Hank the Cowdog" (The Dog Who Started It All)
Hi Everyone,
Ever wondered if there was a real Hank the Cowdog? Hear John R. Erickson tell a little about the dog who inspired the first Hank the Cowdog story!
And, you know Hank the Cowdog lives in Texas, but did the original "Hank"?
Find out in this episode of Hank's Corner!
