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October 29, 2019
"Finding Hank" Book-Signing Tour!
Howdy, Hank fans!
We hope you're as excited as we are about the upcoming release of Finding Hank!! It's such a fun behind-the-scenes look at the Hank series!
And, if you live in any of these towns, be sure to stop by and get an autographed copy. It makes a GREAT Christmas gift for the Hank reader in your life!
Upcoming Book Tour:
San Angelo, TX Friday Nov 8th
Eggemeyer General Store 1 - 3 pm
Cactus Books 2:30 - 5 pm
Abilene, TX Sunday Nov 10th
Texas Star Trading Company 2 - 4 pm
Plainview, TX &nbs...
October 2, 2019
"Finding Hank," a new book by John Erickson, coming November 8th!
Howdy, Hank fans!
We have some exciting news to share!! This November 8th, Finding Hank, a new book by John R. Erickson will be released for sale! It's a wonderfully fun and interesting behind-the-scenes look at the Hank the Cowdog collection, told in question-and-answer form, featuring the most often asked questions Hank readers have had over the past 37 years! And, we know you're going to love it!!
Read what Mr. Erickson said about it in a recent interview with the Midland Reporter-Te...
September 25, 2019
Gerald L. Holmes, 1940-2019
I join the Maverick Books family in mourning the loss of our dear friend Gerald Holmes, the artist who drew the illustrations for 74 Hank the Cowdog books and put faces on Hank, Drover, Sally May, Slim and all the other characters.
Gerald began illustrating my magazine articles in 1978 when he worked in a feedlot and I was working on a ranch. We had no money but had talent, energy, and big dreams, and we set out to do things that hadn’t been done before.
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August 22, 2019
"The Frozen Rodeo" - Hank #74 Coming Spring 2020!!!
Howdy Hank fans!
Guess what's coming your way in spring 2020?? That's right! Hank #74, The Frozen Rodeo -- a hilarious adventure that takes Hank and Slim into Twitchell to rope a calf that's on the loose! More on the story:
It’s early January on Hank’s ranch when Slim and Loper receive word that an ice storm is headed their way. However, just as they’re about to prepare the cattle and stock tanks at the ranch to safely weather the..."The Frozen Rodeo" - Hank #74 coming this October!!!
Howdy Hank fans!
Guess what's coming your way THIS OCTOBER?? That's right! Hank #74, The Frozen Rodeo -- a hilarious adventure that takes Hank and Slim into Twitchell to rope a calf that's on the loose! More on the story:
It’s early January on Hank’s ranch when Slim and Loper receive word that an ice storm is headed their way. However, just as they’re about to prepare the cattle and stock tanks at the ranch to safely weather the st...August 1, 2019
Hank statue in downtown San Angelo!
Howdy, Hank fans!
Have you heard about the statue in San Angelo's "Heritage Park"??
From the article:
"SAN ANGELO – Since its creation in 2018, Heritage Park in downtown San Angelo has been guarded by "The Head of Ranch Security," Hank the Cowdog.
The bronze statue of the beloved children's book character has kept watch over the park for the past year.
With people noticing the statue, a rumor popped up that Hank had...
March 4, 2019
Look what the cat dragged in! "The Case of the Buried Deer" is almost here!
Howdy, Hank fans!
Guess what's coming out at the end of this month? You won't want to miss out on this hilarious new adventure featuring the reappearance of a favorite character: Happy the Lab!
In The Case of the Buried Deer, Happy is back on the ranch, and it looks like he’s up to his usual good-natured, bumbling ways! And, it just so happens that he has wandered onto Hank’s ranch on a particularly exciting day: rain has finally...
December 3, 2018
Getting Signed Hank Books in Time for Christmas!
Dear Hank-Fans,
It's that time again!! And, here's an easy, how-to for getting GREAT Christmas presents for your friends and family: signed Hank the Cowdog books.
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Here's how to do it:
Place an order in Hank's Store, Decide which items you'd like to have signed by John Erickson, Make your request (that those 2 be signed) in the "Order Comments" box shown in the picture below. Include...September 13, 2018
"The Case of the Three-Toed Tree Sloth" is ALMOST HERE!
GUESS WHAT'S JUST AROUND THE CORNER??
Hank #72, "The Case of the Three-Toed Sloth," comes out at the end of this month, and you're in for a hilarious tale of cowdog buffoonery!
Time to call in the cavalry!
Pete the Barncat isn’t known for his reliable story-telling, but when his report about a strange, tree-devouring creature is corroborated by another source—namely J.T. Cluck, the ranch’s head rooster—Hank decides to investigate. &n...
June 26, 2018
How to Make a Hank the Cowdog Birthday Cake!
Howdy Hank-fans!
As promised, here's a fun little “How-To” blog post for making your very own Hank the Cowdog cake!
Hank readers have been throwing Hank the Cowdog-themed birthday parties for a long time...and we figured it was about time we helped out a bit! Previously, we had made a blog post with LOTS of fun ideas (games, menu, music, etc.) for how to celebrate, and now here's an easy guide for making the perfect cake for y...
