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Two new books to tell about.

A collection of rodeo poems, Buckoffs and Broken Barriers , written over the years is nowavailable online in paperback and eBook. The poems range from humorous towistful and everywhere in between, and all are the result of years spent riding,working, or watching rodeo. Some are based on actual events. Others ought to be,even if they’re not.

Nine-time World Champion Rodeo Cowboy Ty Murray read the book, and had this tosay:

“Rod Miller is a very talented wordsmith who brings out the humor, danger,mystique and drama of cow people and their sport. After reading many of hispoems that depict his experiences as a rodeo cowboy, it’s a damn good thinghe’s a hand with a pen.”

Coming mid-August is a collection of short stories, Shiny Spurs and Gold Medallions , co-authored with friend and fellowwriter Michael Norman. Many of the stories are awardwinners or finalists for those honors, or recipients of other noteworthyrecognition. There are Spur Awards from Western Writers of America, Medallionsfrom the Will Rogers Medallion Awards, Peacemakers from Western Fictioneers,and other honors some of our stories have been fortunate enough to receive. Wecollected those award winners and finalists, wrote some new stories, and putthem together in this two-author collection.

Michaelis author of several modern-day Western mystery novels, and also writes shortstories. Most are historical tales about the Apache wars in the Southwest. Mystories run the gamut in setting, subject, and setting, and style. The book is aThorndike Press large-print edition, available from online booksellers as wellas on the shelves at many libraries.

Whether your taste runs to poetry or short fiction or both, you’ll find Buckoffs and Broken Barriers and   Shiny Spurs and Gold Medallions enjoyable. You’ll get a taste ofarena dirt, feel the heat of the southwestern deserts, and hear the creak ofsaddle leather. You’ll find a touch of anxiety and anticipation, some fear anduncertainty—and even the occasional laugh.