Hello All,
The cover art for Shadow of Vengeance is done and it’s the very best yet!! Skip has really outdone himself this time!! The best word for it is, “Wow!”
It looks like the books should be available by the end of July.
Other news, the other two novels in the series are now available on amazon.com, including on kindle!
White Feather Press is doing a lot of hard work to make these available and to get the names of their authors out to the general public in a meaningful way.
Check out the possible titles at amazon.com and see how they’re doing.
Will

It’s finished! (As far as I can go.) Shadow of Vengeance, book three of the Rocky Mountain Odyssey series is written, edited, proofread, and now rests in the capable hands of White Feather Press.
They are really busy, so with cover design etc. ahead of them, I can’t tell you when to expect it to be released. I will, however, be sure and let you know here as soon as I know the date.

If you want a personal email about the release date, be sure and email me your address through this website and I’ll add you to my special address book for my readers.
God bless,
Will Riley

Well, maybe that’s putting it a bit strong; the manuscript for Shadow of Vengeance is now in the hands of my proofreader, Sharon, after having been under attack by my dear wife as editor, and friend Mary M as chief editor.and it should be ready for final corrections before next month.
After that, it’s off to White Feather Press for cover design and all that good stuff.
Watch this site for the published announcement!! It should be here to provide summer reading.
Blessings,
Will

I finally, (thanks to Donna) have a title that I really like for book three. I’m maybe ten or so pages from being finished and I’m actually getting excited about the editing process.
Readers are fortunate that yours truly doesn’t do that part!!
As soon as I have a release date I will notify everyone, in the meantime – THANK YOU to all who have asked for the book, you bless me so much.
Shalom,
Will Riley

Well, I’m at about 85% on book three, which is still untitled. I keep writing myself into corners, or as Skip, our publisher, says; “into a box canyon.”

Nothing to fear, however, we’re still able to get out. I know the rest of the story at this time and that always makes for faster writing. By the time we get the editing done, an approval from Skip, and then proofreading done, I’m sure it’s not going to make the June date that the first two accomplished.
I am having fun with it, though, and hope all of you readers will, too.
Blessings,
Will Riley

Hello wonderful people. Book three is well underway with six chapters and several seperate scenes on the computer. I have too many things going on in it now, where I was struggling for action not all that long ago! This one just might be a bit longer! (No promises.)
I’m trying to work in all the requests for characters I’ve recieved, but no promises there, either.
The speaking engagements I’ve had have been wonderful experiences, I’ve gotten to meet with many, many great folks and there’s more to come. I speak to a Lions group in March, then the next afternoon to a retired group right in my home town. But…I still have a lot of dates available! Call me and let’s get going on your group’s event planning!
God bless,
Will

Well, the Christmas holiday (holy day) is now history once again and maybe life will (sort of) calm down to a low roar of minor chaos. I can only hope.
Not much writing was accomplished during the past three weeks, but the van must think we have become gypsys!
Book three may have a title now, but I’m not revealing it just yet, and chapter four is under way. A major sub plot came to me in a dream the other night. REALLY! I’ve had a lot of dreams that I wanted to write into books, but this one HAS to be done!!!! It is soooo cool, and I can’t even claim it! But I surely can use it!
Sales of the other two books has been really encouraging this fall, I also sent a copy of “Lonely” to a noted singer/actor for his revue, I hope it brings some results. I would love to see it in a movie or a TV two-part series. Wouldn’t THAT be crazy?
I’m in a writers’ group that includes fellow White Feather Press authors Mary Mueller and Josh Clark and we have been challenging one another. Not just the three of us, but all of the writers – they are a wonderfully gifted and diversified group of great folks.
My dear friend, Becky Steingas has been gracious enough to invite me to her and hubby Les’ place to ride one of their Tennesee Walkers! How great to “be back in the saddle again” !! They have two fine steeds, a mare and a gelding, and what a joy they are; a little bit mischeivous but good trail riders and calm as can be under fire. I’m very pleased to have Les & Becky as my friends, not just because of the horses, but just for who they are. Fine folks!
Keep warm, stay blessed, and most importantly, BE a blessing.
Will Riley

As the cold weather we Ohio folks never get used to (at least THIS Ohio guy doesn’t) approaches, my computers are cringing at the prospect of my clumsy fingers attacking them on a daily basis!
I have decided to take the winter off from building the custom guitars and concentrate on writing and pretending to be retired.
Novel three in the Rocky Mountain Odyssey series is under way and I plan to honor the requests of many of you and return Dan Kade to a prominent place in the story line.
I do need to warn you that there will be a little more romance in this one – it’s just demanding that I do that!
So please be patient with me, and don’t try to match my publisher in prodding me to action! (Sorry Skip.)
Have a blessed winter, and if you live where it’s always warm, dontcha be rubbing it in!
God bless,
Will Riley

The Gene Autry Days weekend was a huge enjoyment and I recommend it to any and all who are interested in all things western!
We were so very much impressed by those who run the event – talk about personal attention to detail, they do it and do it well.
We talked to a lot of interesting people and made a lot of great contacts. The book sales was a bit disappointing, but it appears folks were there for other interests instead. even so, we more than broke even for the weekend.
We had the best camp site on the fairgrounds, right under a huge shade tree and never once turned the a/c on!
All-in-all, it was a wonderful weekend for Donna and I

The trip West was simply fantastic!  Between our last time in Colorado and this one the park service has had opportunity to learn a lot more about the Anasazi Indians who built the cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park.
This has come about through volunteers from the 12 tribes who are decendents of the cliff dwellers and via the history handed down from generation to generation. The additional knowledge of their cultures is astounding to acquire and I am truly thrilled with the additional information we recieved this time out!
Of course, the Durango to Silverton train ride was spectaculer once again – we just can’t get enough of that section of the Rockies; the San Juan Mountains.
Just four more days to the Gene Autry Days festival – I’m getting pumped for it! See ya there!
Blessings,
Will