Sink into the easy Texas drawl of celebrated Western novelist Elmer Kelton, the son of a Texas cowboy and a five-time Spur award winner. In this live workshop recording he'll share insights about writing in a genre that doesn't always receive the respect it's due. Kelton discusses literary prejudice against Westerns, suggests ways to find a fresh slant and create unusual characters, and reviews trail drive novels. Some of his over 2 dozen novels are: The Day the Cowboys Quit, The Time it Never Rained, and Eyes of the Hawk. Elmer Kelton (1926-2009) was an American author best known for his Western novels. A graduate of the University of Texas, he published dozens of Western novels. He won seven Spur Awards from the Western Writers of America; three Western Heritage Awards; and the Owen Wister Award for lifetime achievement.
