E. Joe Brown is an award-winning author of novels, short stories, and memoirs. His current projects include a series of historical fiction novels set in his native Oklahoma. Publication of the first book in the series is scheduled for August 2022. His memoir ‘Mickey and Me’ about meeting his hero, Mickey Mantle, is now featured in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Joe currently serves as President of New Mexico Westerners, an Advisor to the SWW Board of Directors, and is a member of Western Writers of America and Military Writers Society of America.
He supports his love of music and performance through active membership in the International Western Music Association. He served on the organization’s board of directors for three years. In 2013, Governor Susanna Martinez appointed him a New Mexico Music Commissioner. Photo Courtesy of
Stacy Pearsall's
Veterans Portrait Project
Joe concluded his lifetime military and civil service careers upon retirement on June 30, 2010. An exciting multi-faceted career of firsts included leading the USAF Range Instrumentation Team to aid the original NASA Space Shuttle program. His team helped create the Shuttle Worldwide Network and supported the first six missions of Space Shuttle Columbia. As the Air Force Flight Test Center Project Manager, he guided the design, construction, and implementation of the Benefield Anechoic Facility on Edwards AFB. The facility tests state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems in a secure environment. His final assignment was in direct support of the two-star Major General at Edwards AFB where he advised on strategic planning to assure future readiness to test USAF and Department of Defense weapons systems.
An alumnus of the Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Joe continued his engineering education during both his military and civil service careers. He completed coursework at the University of Colorado, Georgia Institute of Technology, George Washington University, University of Tennessee, Chapman University, and the University of California at Los Angeles. He later completed a BS in Business Management at Phoenix University and the Executive MBA program with a Strategic Planning emphasis from Webster University.
Joe has been married to his wife Linda for over fifty years, and their sons have given them five beautiful grandchildren.
Okie Podcast Appearance
Within this episode of the Okie Bookcast Podcast, Joe reviewed "Chandler is Dead" by Robert D. Kidera.
Rendevous with a Writer Interview (LA Talk Radio). Listenhere to the audio of Joe's recent lively conversation with Bobbi Jean and Jim Bell about writing, blogging, book tours, and more!
Joe makes his hometown newspaper in Cushing, Oklahoma
Address:
2150 Chisholm Trail Pkwy
Duncan, OK 73533
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Come by and join Joe at the "Day of the Cowboy" Celebration on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, at the Chisolm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan, Oklahoma. Joe will read excerpts from his Kelly Can Saga series and sing some great Western music.
Address:
6261 Riverside Plaza Lane NW, Suite A-2
Albuquerque, NM 87120
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Joe, his sister, Gency Brown, and their friend Jim Jones will appear at Books on the Bosque to share their writings, western stories, and adventures.
Join in the fun and experience local New Mexico western writing at its very best at a fantastic venue.
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Exciting news! Joe will be LIVE on the air with Molly Payne on KUSH 1600 AM Radio in Cushing, Oklahoma.
Don’t miss this chance to hear Joe share the inspiration, behind-the-scenes stories, and big dreams behind his newest novel in the Kelly Can Saga, "A Cowboy's Dilemma."
You can follow the link in this appearance to listen live on the website.
Address:
2205 North 14th Street
Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601
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Book Launch Event: Join Joe for the official launch celebration of his brand-new novel, A Cowboy’s Dilemma! Don’t miss this chance to hear Joe share the stories behind his writing and sign your books in person. He'll even be singing a couple of songs to celebrate the cowboy way.
Address:
215 North Steele Ave
Cushing, Oklahoma 74023
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Book Release Tour: Joe will play a couple of Western songs and talk about his newest book, "A Cowboy's Dilemma." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's latest book can be pre-purchased at your favorite online or local bookstore. Bring your copy or copies of any of the Kelly Can Saga books to have Joe sign them for you.
Address:
1900 Northwest Expy
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
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Book Release Tour: Join Joe for the release of his brand-new novel, A Cowboy’s Dilemma! Don’t miss this chance to hear Joe share the stories behind his writing and sign your books in person. He'll even be singing a couple of songs to celebrate the cowboy way.
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Joe will be interviewed by hosts Bobbi Jean and Jim Bell on Rendezvous With A Writer, which airs LIVE every Thursday from 6:00-6:50 pm (PST), 7:00-7:50 pm (MST) on Facebook Rendezvous With A Writer. You can listen to the interview via the LA Talk Radio website.
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Join Joe at the Ersfield Symposium to hear him speak on all things related to his Kelly Can Saga. You can find him at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, in the Buffalo Bill Museum.
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Joe will be at the San Angelo Cowboy Gathering on September 12th & 13th, 2025, at the First Financial Pavilion in San Angelo, Texas. Bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" or "A Cowboy's Fortune" to have Joe sign it/them for you. Check out the links above for the details of this schedule and the details of this event.
Address:
800 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
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Joe will attend the 2025 International Western Music Association (IWMA) Convention and Award Show from November 12th to 16th, 2025, at the Hotel Albuquerque.
You can find the schedule of events for this appearance in the link.
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Joe will attend the Western Writers of America Convention (WWA) in Amarillo, TX, from June 18th to June 21st, 2025. The convention will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Amarillo Downtown. It will celebrate the Western genre and its rich history, with plenty of things for conventioneers to see and do.
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Joe will be attending the "Tucson Festival of Books." The Tucson Festival of Books arrives on March 15th & 16th, 2025, when the sun is beaming, desert wildflowers are blooming, and the University of Arizona students are gone bye-bye on spring break. It's Tucson's annual gift to bookworms -- a two-day bestseller for all ages. It's a family-friendly event!
Come by, say hello to Joe, and get one of your Kelly Can Saga books signed.
Address:
402 E. Fremont Street
Tombstone, AZ 85638
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I’m thrilled to share that I’ll attend the Tombstone Festival of Western Books in the heart of the legendary Old West! This event brings together some of the finest Western authors, storytellers, and history buffs to celebrate the stories that shaped the frontier.
If you love Western literature, rich storytelling, and the spirit of the Wild West, this is the perfect event for you! Stop by, say howdy, and let’s talk books, history, and all things Western. I’d love to see you there!
Address:
HOTEL ALBUQUERQUE AT OLD TOWN 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104
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Joe will be attending, performing Western Music, and signing his new book - "A Cowboy's Fortune." during the
International Western Music Association Convention from November 13th, 2024 to November 17th, 2024, at Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town in Albuquerque, NM. You can view the conference schedule in the link of this appearance.
Address:
235 W Sumner Avenue
Fort Sumner, New Mexico
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Joe will appear to share excerpts from his new book - "A Cowboy's Fortune." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's newest book in the Kelly Can Saga can be purchased at this location. You can also bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" or "A Cowboy's Fortune" to have Joe sign his books for you.
Address:
5850 Eubank Blvd NE Ste B-41
Albuquerque, NM 87111
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Joe will be at Page 1 Books to share excerpts from his new book - "A Cowboy's Fortune." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's recent book in the Kelly Can Saga can be purchased at this location. You can also bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" or "A Cowboy's Fortune" to have Joe sign his books for you.
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Joe will appear to sign his new book - "A Cowboy's Fortune" at the San Angelo Cowboy Gathering on September 13th & 14th, 2024 at the First Financial Pavilion in San Angelo, Texas. His newest book in the Kelly Can Saga can be purchased at this event. You can also bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" or "A Cowboy's Fortune" to have Joe sign his books for you.
Address:
2150 Chisholm Trail Pkwy
Duncan, OK 73533
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Join Joe in attending "Celebrate National Day of the Cowboy 2024" with us, on Saturday, July 27th. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. This is the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center’s 14th year to host this event.
Joe will read excerpts from his Kelly Can Saga novels: "A Cowboy's Destiny" and "A Cowboy's Fortune."
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Joe will sign Book 1 and Book 2 in the Kelly Can Saga at the 2024 Estancia Valley Ranch Rodeo - This year's Ranch Rodeo will be held July 19th & 20th, 2024, at Rodeo de Santa Fe in Santa Fe, NM.
Address:
Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown, 100 E. Second Street
Tulsa, OK
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Joe will be attending the 71st Western Writers of America Convention on June 19th to June 22nd, 2024, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This convention will be celebrating the Western genre and the rich history of the Sooner State, with plenty of things for conventioneers to see and do.
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Joe will appear to share excerpts from his new book - "A Cowboy's Fortune." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's newest book in the Kelly Can Saga can be purchased at this location. You can also bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" or "A Cowboy's Fortune" to have Joe sign his books for you.
Address:
De Baca County Fairgrounds
Fort Sumner, New Mexico
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Joe will sign Book 1 and Book 2 in the Kelly Can Saga at the Fort Sumner Ranch Rodeo - Working Ranch Cowboy Association (WRCA) Rodeo at the "Old Fort Days" in Fort Sumner, New Mexico on June 14th & 15th, 2024.
For more information on this event contact -- Kari Henry: 575-799-8527 / khenry@nmsu.edu
Address:
6261 Riverside Plaza Lane NW, Suite A-2
Albuquerque, NM 87120
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Joe will join two other local authors this Saturday, June 1st, 2024 beginning at 12:00 pm at Books On the Bosque. He will present on Book 2 in the Kelly Can Saga - "A Cowboy's Fortune."
Come on by to enjoy some local author flavor at the unique local bookstore - Books On the Bosque.
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Book Release Tour: Joe will appear to share excerpts from his new book - "A Cowboy's Fortune." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's newest book in the Kelly Can Saga can be purchased at this location. You can also bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" or "A Cowboy's Fortune" to have Joe sign his books for you.
Address:
2012 S. Plaza St. NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
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Book Release Tour: Joe will be appearing to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Fortune." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's newest book in the Kelly Can Saga can be purchased at this location. You can also bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" or "A Cowboy's Fortune" to have Joe sign his books for you.
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Joe will be attending the "Tucson Festival of Books: A Springtime Bestseller."
The Tucson Festival of Books arrives on March 9th & 10th, 2024, when the sun is beaming, desert wildflowers are blooming and the University of Arizona students are gone bye-bye on spring break. It's Tucson's annual gift to bookworms -- a two-day bestseller for all ages.
Address:
402 E Fremont Street
Tombstone, AZ 85638-0196
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Joe will be attending the 2024 Tombstone Festival of Western Books, on Friday, March 8th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The festival is located at Schieffelin Hall, Tombstone, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meet famous, infamous, local, best-selling & award-winning authors. Soapy Smith, Faro Phil & Wyatt Earp will be there plying their renowned trades. Learn Faro and the soap game from the masters. Sponsored by the Cochise County Corral of the Westerners and Cochise County Historical Society.
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Joe will be interviewed by hosts, Bobbi Jean and Jim Bell, on Rendezvous With A Writer, which airs LIVE every Thursday from 6:00-6:50 pm (PST), and 7:00-7:50 pm(MST) on www.LATalkRadio.com. You can listen to the interview via the LA Talk Radio website. Joe will discuss his newest novel Book #2 of the Kelly Can Saga - "A Cowboy's Fortune."
Address:
2205 North 14th Street
Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Brace Books & More in Ponca City, Oklahoma, to discuss Book #2 of the Kelly Can Saga - "A Cowboy's Fortune." He will be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Fortune" to have Joe sign it for you.
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Joe will be participating in a radio interview on KUPR 99.9 out of Placitas, NM. He will discuss his newest novel Book #2 of the Kelly Can Saga - "A Cowboy's Fortune." You can listen LIVE on their website listed above.
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Joe will be participating in a radio interview on KNID 107.1 out of Enid, Oklahoma. He will discuss his newest novel Book #2 of the Kelly Can Saga - "A Cowboy's Fortune." You can listen LIVE on their website listed above.
Address:
610 South Cleveland Street #212
Enid, Oklahoma 73703
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Putnam Six Bookstore in Enid, Oklahoma, to discuss his newest novel Book #2 of the Kelly Can Saga - "A Cowboy's Fortune." He will be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Fortune" to have Joe sign it for you.
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Joe will be participating in a radio interview with Molly Payne on KUSH 1600 out of Cushing, Oklahoma. He will discuss his newest novel #2 of the Kelly Can Saga - "A Cowboy's Fortune." You can listen LIVE on their website listed above.
Address:
215 North Steele Ave
Cushing, Oklahoma 74023
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Book Release Tour: Joe will appear at the Cushing Public Library in Cushing, Oklahoma, for his official Book Launch for his newest novel Book #2 of the Kelly Can Saga - "A Cowboy's Fortune." Joe will discuss his new novel and he will have copies of "A Cowboy's Fortune" for purchase and to sign for you.
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Joe will be interviewed for “Trail Talk” at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan, Oklahoma. He will discuss his newest novel Book 2 of the Kelly Can Saga - "A Cowboy's Fortune." You can listen LIVE via a Zoom link that will be posted on their website listed above.
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The talented Brown family as Red River West - Joe, his wife Linda, and his sister Gency - will be performing their music at Teofilo's Restaurant in Los Lunas, NM.
There will be trio work, duets, and individual performances. This event supports the Blue Star Mothers in Valencia County.
Address:
800 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
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Joe will perform at the After Hours Music sessions during the 2023 International Western Music Convention.
-- November 9th: After Hours Showcase at 10:30 p.m. in the Turquoise Room.
-- November 10th: Hosting the After Hours Showcase at 10:30 p.m. in the Turquoise Room.
-- Check out the website link for more details of all the 2023 International Western Music Convention happenings.
Address:
1015 Rio Grande Ave NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
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Joe will be the Emcee for the Welcome Reception at the International Western Music Convention at the Best Western Plus Rio Grande Inn. -- Food and Beverages available -- 6:00-7:00 pm Welcome and Social Hour
7:00-9:00 pm. -- Set One: Carol Markstrom/Randy Palmer/Phoebe White/Joel White /Mary Kaye/Tom Hawk/Micki Fuhrman. -- Set Two: Scott Tonelson /Belinda Gail /Almeda Bradshaw /Ernie Martinez /Tecia McKenna /Merna Lewis /Claudia Nygaard
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Listen LIVE to Joe's interview with Brandon Vogt on 96.3 KKOB News Radio.
Listen via your radio at 96.3 or the KKOB News Radio website at the link above.
Address:
700-708 1ST ST. NWABQ, NM 87102
ABQ, NM 87102
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Come see Joe at FUSION in Albuquerque, NM on Friday, October 6th at 6:00 PM for their "Short Story Session." Joe will share a story reading for FUSION's Opening Reception. FUSION, home to the FUSION Theatre Company, is a center for arts and culture in Downtown Albuquerque.
Address:
112 3rd Street West
Park Rapids, MN 56470
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Beagle and Wolf Books in Park Rapids, Minnesota, to discuss his debut novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will be signing books during this appearance, reading some excerpts from the book, and singing some of his favorite Western tunes. "A Cowboy's Destiny" can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy to have Joe sign it for you.
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Cherry Street Books in Alexandria, Minnesota, to discuss his debut novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will be signing books during this appearance, reading some excerpts from the book, and singing some of his favorite Western tunes. "A Cowboy's Destiny" can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy to have Joe sign it for you.
Address:
1720 S. Washington Street
Grand Forks, ND 58201
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Ferguson Books & More in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to discuss his debut novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will be signing books during this appearance, reading some excerpts from the book, and singing some of his favorite Western tunes. "A Cowboy's Destiny" can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy to have Joe sign it for you.
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Ferguson Books & More in West Fargo, North Dakota, to discuss his debut novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will be signing books during this appearance, reading some excerpts from the book, and singing some of his favorite Western tunes. "A Cowboy's Destiny" can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy to have Joe sign it for you.
Address:
413 E. Broadway Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58501
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Ferguson Books & More in Bismarck, North Dakota, to discuss his debut novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will be signing books during this appearance, reading some excerpts from the book, and singing some of his favorite Western tunes. "A Cowboy's Destiny" can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy to have Joe sign it for you.
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Main Street Books in Minot, North Dakota, to discuss his debut novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will be signing books during this appearance, reading some excerpts from the book, and singing some of his favorite Western tunes. "A Cowboy's Destiny" can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy to have Joe sign it for you.
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Blue Mountain Bookstore in Laramie, Wyoming, to discuss his debut novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will be signing books during this appearance, reading some excerpts from the book, and singing some of his favorite Western tunes. "A Cowboy's Destiny" can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy to have Joe sign it for you.
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Windy City Books in Casper, Wyoming, to discuss his debut novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will be signing books during this appearance, reading some excerpts from the book, and singing some of his favorite Western tunes. "A Cowboy's Destiny" can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy to have Joe sign it for you.
Address:
145 Washington Avenue
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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Join Joe and other Award-Winning Authors as they present their contributions to "Holes in Our Hearts," which is a collection of works written by individuals with some connection to the United States military services. Whether active duty, veterans, or relatives of those who served, these short stories, memoirs, poems, essays, etc., are the expressions of deeply ingrained memories and experiences.
This anthology includes offerings from members of all the armed services, as well as family members of men and women who served. It is a beautiful collection of works that are, at times emotional, humorous, frightening, enlightening, or thought-provoking.
Address:
2150 Chisholm Trail Pkwy
Duncan, OK 73533
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Come join Joe at the "Day of the Cowboy" Celebration on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 in Duncan, Oklahoma. The celebration is being held at the Chisolm Trail Heritage Center. Joe will read excerpts from his novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny" - and sing some great Western music.
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Joe will be in attendance at this year's 70th Annual Western Writers of America Convention in Rapid City, South Dakota at the Holiday Inn Downtown – Convention Center from June 21st to June 24th, 2023. You can see him at 9:00 PM each night of the WWA Convention singing some classic Western songs. Look for him to be talking about his novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny" at the WWA Convention too.
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Joe will be interviewed for the “Trail Talk” at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan, Oklahoma. You can listen LIVE via a Zoom link that will be posted on their website listed above.
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Joe will be participating in a radio interview with Molly Payne on KUSH 1600 out of Cushing, Oklahoma. You can listen LIVE on their website listed above.
Address:
209 East Broadway Street
Cushing, Oklahoma 74023
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Book Tour: Joe will be appearing at the Godofredo's Pizzeria & Tap Room in Cushing, Oklahoma where he will read excerpts from his novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny" - and sing some of his favorite Western tunes. Joe will also be signing books during this appearance and his new book can be purchased at your favorite online book-shopping place. Bring your copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you. We hope to see you there!
Address:
4310 Central Evenus NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131
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Join fantastic and award-winning musicians Joe Brown, Jim Jones, and Doug Figgs for an evening of historical songs from the West. It's a Westerners organization celebration.
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Joe will be making an appearance at the Cowboy Festival in Santa Clarita, CA. You can find him at the Buckaroo Bookshop -- Saturday, April 22nd: 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm and Sunday, April 23rd: 3:00 pm - 3:40 pm.
A Cowboy’s Destiny – The Kelly Can Saga, set in the early 1900s southwest, is
about a young cowboy in his late teens who’s ready to go out and chase his dream of being a “top-hand” on the world-famous Miller Brothers 101 Ranch in
northern Oklahoma.
Through words and music, western writer E. Joe Brown discusses the storyline of his book - inspired by the life of his granddaddy, Clarence Ashley Kelly - and performs western songs to share the main character Charlie Kelly's story.
Address:
610 South Cleveland Street #212
Enid, Oklahoma 73703
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Putnam Six Bookstore in Enid, Oklahoma, to discuss his new novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
Address:
1900 Northwest Expy
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
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Book Tour: Joe will be appearing at Full Circle Bookstore to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
Address:
28 E Center Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Book Tour: Joe will be appearing at the wonderful location of Pearl's Books in Fayetteville, Arkansas to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased at this location.
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Book Tour: Joe will be appearing at the Bookish: At the Bakery in Fort Smith, Arkansas to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased at your favorite online book-shopping place. Bring your copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Magic City Books in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to discuss his new novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
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Joe will cover reasons an author should create book signing tours and describe successful methods. Attendees will leave with knowledge of proven ways to develop local appearances and distant tours and understand why both are important. Follow the link in the appearance for more details and to register for this workshop.
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Join us for a LIVE Author Talk on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 p.m. CST/ 8:00 p.m. EST/ 6:00 p.m. MST/ 5:00 p.m. PST with Authors Edward Massey and E. Joe Brown discussing their books “Forever Sheriff” and “A Cowboy’s Destiny.” You can listen or watch here --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZf-pFXdGQk
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Book Tour Appearance: Join Joe for a discussion of his new novel "A Cowboy's Destiny" at the Corrales Public Library. Joe will also be signing his novel during this appearance. You can bring your purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" or purchase one at the event. We hope to see you at this event!
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Within this episode of the Okie Bookcast, Joe reviewed "Chandler is Dead" by Robert D. Kidera. I hope you'll give it a listen! Click on the link above to listen to it anytime.
Address:
800 Rio Grande Blvd NW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
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Joe will attend the International Western Music Association (IWMA) Convention and Award Show from November 9th to 12th, 2022. His new novel "A Cowboy's Destiny" will be available in the Merchantile. Joe will also be at the Wester Writers Association (WWA) table if you want to come by. There may be some singing from Joe as well.
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Book Tour Appearance: "Voices from the Past—A Cowboy’s Destiny at the 101 Ranch."
Join Joe for a discussion of his new novel "A Cowboy's Destiny" at the Winfield Public Library in their Community Room. Joe will also be signing his novel during this appearance. You can bring your purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" or purchase one at the event.
Sponsored by: Cowley County Historical Society Museum and the Winfield Public Library.
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Book Tour Event: Joe will be appearing at Best of Books, a family-owned bookstore in Edmond, Oklahoma, to discuss his new novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
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Joe will be interviewed by hosts, Bobbi Jean and Jim Bell, on Rendezvous With A Writer, which airs LIVE every Thursday from 6:00-6:50 pm (PST), 7:00-7:50 pm(MST) on www.LATalkRadio.com. You can listen to the interview via the LA Talk Radio website.
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Joe will be interviewed on the KKOB 96.3 News Radio station. You can listen LIVE to hear Joe talk about his life, writing, and new novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny."
Address:
2012 S. Plaza Street NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104
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Book Release Tour: Joe will be appearing to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance.
Joe's new book can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
Address:
300 W. Sumner Ave.
Fort Sumner, New Mexico 88119
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Book Release Tour: Joe will be appearing to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance.
Joe's new book can be purchased at your favorite online book-shopping place. Bring your copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
Address:
208 S. 5th Street
Santa Rosa, New Mexico 88435
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Book Release Tour: Joe will be appearing to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance.
Joe's new book can be purchased at your favorite online book-shopping place. Bring your copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
Address:
701 N. Main Street
Clovis, New Mexico 88101
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Book Release Tour: Joe will be appearing to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance.
Joe's new book can be purchased at your favorite online book-shopping place. Bring your copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
Address:
90.9 FM or 103.3 FM
Farmington, New Mexico
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Joe will be interviewed about his novel "A Cowboy's Destiny" for a discussion on authorship as a local New Mexico writer. You can listen to this interview on 90.9 FM or 103.3 FM.
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Book Release Tour: Joe will be appearing to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased at your favorite online book-shopping place. Bring your copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
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Book Release Tour: Joe will be appearing to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased at this Barnes & Noble location.
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Book Release Tour: Joe will be appearing to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased on-site or from your favorite online book-shopping place. You can bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
Address:
209 East Broadway
Cushing, Oklahoma 74023
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Book Release Tour: Joe will be appearing at Godofredo's Pizzeria and Tap Room in Cushing, OK to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased at your favorite online book-shopping place. Bring your copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
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Joe has been invited by the Board of Directors of the 101 Ranch Old TImer's Association to attend their annual celebration and fundraiser. If you're attending this event, Joe will have an appearance table to meet readers and sign copies of "A Cowboy's Destiny." This new novel will be on sale at Joe's table or bring your previously purchased copy for Joe to sign.
Address:
215 North Steele Ave
Cushing, Oklahoma 74023
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Book Release Tour: Joe will be appearing to discuss his new book - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance. Joe's new book can be purchased at Amazon.com or at Barnes and Noble. Bring your copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
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Joe will be interviewed by Molly Payne on KUSH 1600 AM Radio in Cushing, Oklahoma. You can listen live from the KUSH website. There is a "Listen Live" link on the top left of the website. Please tune in to listen to Joe speak about his new novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny" -, which is book #1 in the Kelly Can Saga.
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2205 North 14th Street
Ponca City, Oklahoma 74601
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Book Launch Event: Joe will be appearing for the official launch to discuss his new novel - "A Cowboy's Destiny." He will also be signing books during this appearance.
Joe's new book can be purchased at this location or bring your previously purchased copy of "A Cowboy's Destiny" to have Joe sign it for you.
Address:
1100 5th Street South
Great Falls, Montana
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THE 69th ANNUAL WWA CONVENTION
Great Falls, Montana
Holiday Inn
June 22-25, 2022
Each year WWA holds its annual convention somewhere in the American West. Members, agents, publishers, editors, and more gather together to talk shop, learn, teach, make connections, renew friendships, and listen to music. Join us!
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Speaker: Susan Katz
WHY EVERY WRITER NEEDS an EDITOR
Susan will tell you why it’s so important for every writer, of every level, to enlist the services of an editor. Even an editor needs an editor! Most people can’t find their own mistakes, from simple typos to major content problems. A writer can also be too close to the material to review it objectively. An editor will find the typos and grammar errors, and also ensure that the work makes sense. Did the writer change tenses all of a sudden? Are there too many flashbacks and do they help the story? Is there a better adjective than the one the writer chose? Editors will often rearrange or rewrite whole paragraphs to make them form a logical flow. They become the end-user and the audience. They’re the “fresh eyes” you need before you send it to an agent or publisher.
Address:
1634 University Blvd NE or ZOOM
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
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Speaker: Kristin Owens
THE PERSONAL, PERSONAL ESSAY
Personal essays are more than blog posts or journal entries. Your first-person words need to provoke emotion and resonate with readers. In this presentation, learn about great openings, expressing vulnerability, and the importance of applicability. An interactive Q&A will help answer questions and motivate you to get writing!
Address:
1634 University Blvd NE or ZOOM
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
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Workshop - WRITING A PAGE TURNER
With Hallie Ephron
Saturday: May 14
12:30 – 2:30 pm
Via Zoom
SWW members: $20 ♦ Non-members: $30
A page turner keeps readers up nights turning pages, vowing to read “just one more chapter” and one more after that. This workshop examines what writers can bake into their novels to make that happen. The workshop will be packed with tips and tricks for capturing the reader’s attention, hooking the reader with scene structure, building characters that make the reader care, infusing the story with suspense and action, and building momentum while leaving room to grow.
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Speaker: Ellen Meeropol
EVIL CHARACTERS WE LOVE to HATE
Novels and stories often demand a villain. Evil characters help create conflict and tension; they make it harder for other characters to get what they need. In addition, fully developed bad guys can deepen the novel by exploring the nature of evil in our world. This program looks at strategies to write evil characters that both frighten us and reflect something of our own imperfect humanity.
Address:
1634 University Blvd NE or ZOOM
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
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Speaker: Jonathan Miller
HOW to TURN YOUR LIFE into a NOVEL
Everyone has a story to tell. Especially you. This program will focus on how to take your everyday experiences and turn them into a novel that will be interesting to the wider world. No matter what you do, or the genre in which you write, you can get published somehow, somewhere. As Jonathan is also a lawyer, he will briefly discuss how to avoid getting sued.
Address:
1634 University Blvd NE or ZOOM
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131
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Workshop - CREATING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERS
With Melody Groves
Saturday: April 9
12:30 – 2:30 pm
In Person & Zoom
SWW members: $20 ♦ Non-members: $30
The use of a character sheet is invaluable when molding and shaping characters. This allows the writer to truly understand what makes each person on the page tick. We’ll go over that tool and construct dialogue appropriate for each character.
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Speaker: Nancy Rubin Stuart
USING FICTION TECHNIQUES to SHAPE NONFICTION
“Using Fiction Techniques to Shape Nonfiction” explains how the narrative and descriptive skills often associated with fiction helped shape Nancy’s latest work, POOR RICHARD’S WOMEN: Deborah Read Franklin and the Other Women Behind the Founding Father. In this presentation, Nancy will review the challenges she faced while attempting to shape historical nonfiction material into a compelling but factual story. Among the questions she will address in this session are choosing themes, creating a narrative arc, engaging character descriptions, back story, setting, and the unique challenges they presented to her and the reader. A Q&A will follow Nancy’s talk.
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Workshop With Lauren Wolk ATTEND VIA ZOOM
SWW Members $20 Non-members $30
Keeping Your Eye on the Prose (not the press) Lauren Wolk will focus on writing that engages readers of any age—especially elements such as figurative language, settings that act as characters, point of view, character development, and pacing—and provide opportunities for participants to write to prompts and share their work. The emphasis will be on the work, not the reward. SouthWestWriters.com