John R. Erickson's Blog, page 4
May 21, 2018
Guess which Head of Ranch Security made Laura Bush's Summer Reading List??
May 7, 2018
Throwing a Hank the Cowdog-Themed Kids' Party!
Hey Hank-Fans! Back by popular demand: Hank the Cowdog-Themed Party Ideas! Because of the awesome fans and parents out there who've given us such great feedback on this one over the years, we've updated and reposted it! Seriously, what could be more fun than a birthday party, or ANY party, with the Head of Ranch Security? After you've seen some of our ideas, be sure to check out our Pinterest board "Cowdog Party Ideas" for more! (AND, if you want to get fancy,...
April 23, 2018
A Sneak Peek at Chapter 3 of Hank #71!
Howdy Hank-fans!
We hope you enjoy this little snippet from Hank's latest adventure...
And, if you want to find out if Slim takes Woodrow's advice, be sure to check out the rest of The Case of the Monster Fire!
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- CHAPTER THREE -
Slim was coming down the hall, tucking in his shirttail. Good. He could take the lead on this deal and I would provide backup. I dived under the…that is, I found myself beneath...
March 25, 2018
"John Erickson and The Case of the Monster Fire" - an interview with Channel 10 News in Amarillo
Howdy Hank-Fans,
Ready for Hank #71??? (Available for sale THIS WEDNESDAY, March 28th!)
In the meantime, check out this great story by Channel 10 News in Amarillo, all about the one-year anniversary of the wildfires that devastated North Texas last spring and the inspiration behind "The Case of the Monster Fire"...
February 1, 2018
"Finding Hank" Video Interview: Watch Gerald L. Holmes Draw Hank!
Dear Hank-Fans,
We hope you enjoy this wonderful interview with Gerald L. Holmes, the illustrator who has brought Hank the Cowdog to life for 35 years, as much as we did!
And, there's a special bit at the end: Gerald draws Hank the Cowdog before your very eyes!
We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below! What is your favorite Hank the Cowdog character-illustration by Gerald? Hank? Drover? Missy Coyote? Madame Moonshine?
January 23, 2018
"The Case of the Monster Fire" - A Sneak Peek!
Howdy, Hank Fans!
Ready for some EXCITING NEWS???
Hank #71 will be released on March 6, 2018! And, get ready for Hank's most hair-raising adventure yet!
This book will have you laughing at times and crying at others! And, if you wanted to know more about the real wildfires that affected John R. Erickson and his family last March, you'll enjoy some of the materials in the back of the book (pictures of their ranch, cattle, etc.).
But, for now, here's a little peek at what "The Case...
January 4, 2018
5 Things You Didn't Know About the Hank Series
Howdy Fans!
Today on "Hank's Blog," we're giving you something a lot of Hank-readers have asked for: A question-and-answer session with John R. Erickson! We hope you enjoy these interesting answers to some of the most-frequently asked questions we get! And, if you have one you'd like to ask, be sure to mention it in the comments below, and maybe it'll turn up in "Part 2"...
1. What motivates you to write Hank?
In the early years, I had a strong desire to prove myself and to support my f...
October 22, 2017
It's That Time Again! Get Your SIGNED Hank the Cowdog books in Time for Christmas!
Dear Hank-Fans,
It's that time of year!! And, here's an easy, how-to for getting GREAT Christmas presents for your friends and family: signed Hank the Cowdog books.
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 in the "Order Comments" box shown in the picture below. Include a lovely thank-you for the wonder...October 3, 2017
Saddle up for some fun! "Cowboys and Horses" (Book #2 in the Ranch Life series) is now available!
Howdy Hank-Fans!
Have you had a chance to check out the second book in the Ranch Life series yet?
First off, book #1 ("Ranching and Livestock") was a first-class introduction to ranching! Told from Hank's perspective, young readers learned the difference between a ranch and a farm, how cows digest grass, how to run a ranch as a successful business, how to choose the right breed of cattle for your ranch, and taking care of cattle through the various types of weather...and much mor...
September 28, 2017
"The Case of the Troublesome Lady" is Finally Here!!!
Hey Hank Fans!
Hank #70 is here and it's awesome!!
Not only does "The Case of the Troublesome Lady" deliver the same laughs and family-friendly fun you know you can count on in each new Hank book, it ALSO brings back one of the most hilarious characters ever introduced: Miss Scamper.
You might remember her from her first appearance in "Faded Love" (Hank #5), in which she sabotages Hank's efforts to woo the beautiful Miss Beulah the Collie...and now she's back and caus...
