John R. Erickson's Blog, page 12
May 15, 2013
Have you tried a Hank the Cowdog ebook yet?
Dear Readers,
We hope you've had a chance to enjoy "The Case of the Prowling Bear"! But, just in case you haven't read it and want to read it today, did you know that the Hank the Cowdog books are also available in all major ebook formats? If this is how you like to enjoy the Hank the Cowdog books, be sure to let us know what you think of them in the comments below!
~The Ranch
(Links below)
Hank the Cowdog ebooks for the Kindle
Hank the...
May 8, 2013
"Hank in Concert" - Hear John R. Erickson read from Hank #59
Hi Hank-Fans!
Here's Part One of the latest video from John R. Erickson! See and hear him read from "The Case of the Perfect Dog," Chapter 7. And, as always, we love to hear from you so be sure to let us know what you think in the comments below!
We hope you enjoy it!
Buy your copy of Hank #59, available in the following formats from Hank's Store:
And, also available as an ebook from these retailers:
May 1, 2013
ANNOUNCING: The Contest Winners!
Hello Everyone!
First off, congratulations to everyone who entered! A lot of creativity and fun went into each entry we saw, and it took a long time to decide the winners in each category. Second, thank you for entering! We REALLY enjoyed watching everyone's videos and looking at the colored illustrations - they were wonderful!
We hope you'll enjoy watching the videos we've posted here (scroll down), as well as those on the official Facebook page, ...
April 29, 2013
Hank and Food: Read One Fan's Fun Twist on Hank's Love of Breakfast Scraps
Hi Hank-Readers!
We're doing something a little different today and featuring a bit (and the link to the rest) of a great blog post by a devoted Hank fan (who is also the mother of a few more fans!). Take a look at My Whit's End's Rebecca's take on a great recipe that Hank would definitely LOVE:
"Now if there is one thing that Hank the Cowdog likes is eggs and (slurp) bacon. And eggs and (slurp) bacon is what we are cooking up today. Breakfast is my meal....
April 24, 2013
Hank's Corner #3: The Story Behind the Audiobooks
Hi Everyone!
Here's the latest from John R. Erickson! Hear the story of behind the making of the first Hank the Cowdog audiobooks.
Fun Fact: Did you know that, from the start, John intended for the stories to be read aloud? One of the most unique features of the Hank the Cowdog series is that he has done them all in the audio-book format, performing all the character voices himself and composing two original songs for each episode.
“Ours was a small, bo...
April 21, 2013
Contest-Deadline Reminder!
Hi Hank Fans!
The deadline for The Case of the Prowling Bear Contest is coming up soon (April 30th), and we've already recieved some great submissions! Be sure to submit your entry on-time in order to qualify for one of the great prize packages! Contest details below:
PRIZES (1st and 2nd place for the winners of each category, i.e. 4 prizes will be awarded in all):
1st Place Prizes: 1 Personalized, autographed, hardback copy of Hank #61, 1 Hank #61 audiobook...
April 16, 2013
"Jeff's Longhorn Steer," by John R. Erickson
Jeff Chase ran steers on the Brownlee-Cook ranch and joined our outfit on the north end. One day he drove down to the river country to ride through his steers, and while he was in the neighborhood, he paid us a visit.
We sat out on the porch and talked. I told Jeff about an experience I'd had back in March. I hauled my mare up the flats north of Perryton to help some friends gather some heifers that had wintered on wheat pasture.
It turned into one of...
April 8, 2013
Hank's Corner #2: How Gerald L. Holmes Came To Be Hank's Illustrator
Hi Hank-Fans!
Here's the latest from John R. Erickson! Hear the story of how he met Hank's long-time illustrator, Gerald L. Holmes.
Hope you enjoy it!
March 31, 2013
Hank's Corner #1: Hear John R. Erickson Talk About His Background in Ranching
Hi Hank-Readers,
We hope you enjoy this interview with the author! Be sure to let us know what you think in the comments section below. And, let us know if there's anything you'd especially like to hear him talk about in upcoming videos!
To view the video on Hank's YouTube channel, just go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf1kbg...
March 24, 2013
News Article: "Author of 'Hank the Cowdog' Reissues First Book"
Author of 'Hank the Cowdog' Reissues First Book
By Chip Chandler
"Long before Hank the Cowdog was patrolling the ranch, his daddy was getting a first-hand look at the history of his home region.
Now, fans of author John R. Erickson can get a look at his first book, reissued by the University of North Texas Press for the first time since 1995.
“Through Time and the Valley” was first published in 1978, capturing Erickson’s 15-day horseback expedition down the Canadian River fr...
