Gary
"Western - Fiction Writer-Cartoonist-Survival Professional"

Male
55 years old
Pearl, Mississippi
United States



Last Login: 7/6/2008
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    Gary's Interests
GeneralOutdoors, art, music, long walkd, the beach, and good Southern cooking. Not to be rude, but I am interested in friends who share the same interests, not a bunch of porn or spam. Professionals and those who wish to network, are more than welcome. I am married and not searching or interested in seeing your webcam.
MusicOldies, Do-Wop, some country and country rock.
MoviesAlmost any western or mountain man! Love action/adventure.
TelevisionNot much of a T.V. viewer, but again, I enjoy good traditional westerns.
BooksMine of course, LOL... but also books by new writers. I have found some new writers have a lot to offer a reader. I enjoy Matt Braun, Don Bendell, and others who tell a tall tale.
HeroesJohn Wayne, my grandfather, Mark Twain, and Win Blevins
Groups: Civil WarRed River Cart TradersPublished BooksMyspace AuthorsThe Writer's Safe SpaceThe Legend of Blackbeard's Chalice booksPurple Hearted Heroes

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     Gary's Details
Status:Married
Here for:Networking
Orientation:Straight
Hometown:Vida
Body type:5' 10" / Some extra baggage
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian
Religion:Protestant
Zodiac Sign:Leo
Smoke / Drink:No / No
Children:Proud parent
Education:Grad / professional school
Occupation:Writer

   Gary's Schools
University Of La Verne
La Verne, CA
Graduated: N/A
Degree: Master's Degree
Major: Counseling Psychology
Clubs: Done with the exception of my thesis.
 

1995 to 1998
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX
Graduated: 1992
Student status: Alumni
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major: Industrial Safety
Minor: Creative Writing
Clubs: none
 

1989 to 1992

   Gary's Networking
Publishing - Writer - Novelist
Write mostly westerns, but have done other books as well.



Gary Editing the book "Nancy Buck"

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   Gary's Blurbs
About me:

Published Author of: The Drum Series , Death on the Mountain, Missouri in Flames, I Rode with Jesse James and more. I am a retired United States military senior non-commissioned officer. I am a graduate of a number of U.S. Air Force Survival Schools, including Arctic, Water (Sea and Ocean), Mountain, and Jungle survival schools. I spent twelve years teaching parachuting techniques and survival skills to Air Force aircrew members as a Life Support Instructor.

I grew up in the Missouri Ozarks, where my grandfather introduced me to fishing and hunting while teaching me a deep respect for nature. Currently I live in Pearl, Mississippi. I am an award winning writer and cartoonist, as well as a published author of ten books. My work has been endorsed by Matt Braun, Don Bendell, Stephen Lodge, and many others. My non-fiction book, “Simple Survival, A Family Outdoor Guide” was recently awarded a silver medal for excellence from the Military Writers Society of America. I am a member of the Western Writers of America, Military Writers Society of America (MWSA), Southern Humorists Group, America Authors Association (AAA), and the Mississippi Wildlife Federation.

I am now a member of the Western Writers of America and listed on their Authors Page.

Currently I work as a freelance Wilderness Survival and Outdoor writer for a number of North American Magazines (Buck Masters, Modern Survival, Big Game Hunt, and many others). You'll usually catch me on the computer, writing a new book. My hobbies include camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, cartooning, and reading. I have an Associates Degree in Search and Rescue, Survival Operations, a Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, and Masters degree pending the completion of my thesis.


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Who I'd like to meet:
I love to meet other authors and folks into painting, cartooning, or outdoors activities.

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Gary has 316 friends.
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Jul 4 2008 8:45 PM

Happy Fourth of July and thanks for the ad!
James Drury The Virginian





Jul 2 2008 8:19 AM

Hey Gary,
Stopping by with a Howdy. Happy 4th of July Week.


Tamara Hillman, Western Novelist & Poetess





Jul 1 2008 4:28 PM


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Jun 14 2008 11:07 PM

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Jun 13 2008 4:33 PM

Hi Gary,
Thank you for your comments. We’re unable to come visit very often but your comments ARE appreciated. Packing up the chuck wagon headin’ out on another trail drive.


Don





May 31 2008 3:38 PM

Thank you for the add - and the kind message. I look forward to our friendship.
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May 29 2008 4:46 PM

Just wanted to give you a heads up that my latest forensic crime thriller, Freezer
Burn
, is coming out June 3! It will be available in bookstores everywhere next week, and it’s available for preorder on Amazon right now! I'll be doing a bunch of events in and around Philadelphia.
For details, see my profile, or my main profile at  www. myspace. com/jonmcgoran. .. Thanks for the friendship!

Writing as D. H. Dublin, Jon McGoran is author of Blood Poison and Body Trace from Penguin Books.
Look for Freezer
Burn,
in bookstores everywhere, June 3, 2008.
~*Kelly*~ ~Lambitious Creations~





May 24 2008 10:08 AM

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John





May 18 2008 8:27 AM

Just stopping by to say howdy.
Gina Ann Day





May 17 2008 7:11 AM

Blessings
Himself





May 9 2008 6:00 PM

Hey thanks for the add Gary! French Indian Rules! My rifle's named Hazel.
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Dave





May 7 2008 6:36 AM

Love ya dad, your books are great! I'll try and see about a trip your way :) I miss you a lot!
Gods Little Princess





May 7 2008 6:34 AM

Just wanted to say hi!
Chronicle of the Old West





May 6 2008 1:13 PM

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John





May 4 2008 6:33 AM

Thanks for the add. Hope you're weekend was a good one.
50th North Carolina, Co. F (David)





Apr 22 2008 3:01 PM

Thanks for the ad
Gina Ann Day





Apr 18 2008 1:25 PM


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Apr 15 2008 9:00 PM


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James Drury The Virginian





Mar 30 2008 8:14 PM

Hi Gary,
Have a wonderful week.
Picture is from one of the new Virginian video clips in our Triple Feature on James Drury Myspace

Last Grave at Socorro Creek
Gina Ann Day





Mar 27 2008 12:59 AM


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Hi friend! I may not have visited you on Easter, but you were on my mind and in my heart to have a memory making, lovely day in which to reflect upon the love Jesus has for you.
Gina Day
Trish





Mar 26 2008 8:12 PM

Been Reading.

Reading in Bed

Come check out my blog!
James Drury The Virginian





Mar 7 2008 10:17 AM

Hi Gary,
Have a good weekend!


Melanie . Visual Impressions Photography"





Feb 25 2008 6:29 PM


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Feb 20 2008 11:29 AM

Well now, you be sure to have a wonderful day, cowboy. I look forward to reading your books.
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Feb 19 2008 10:47 AM

Have an awesome week, cowboy.
Melanie . Visual Impressions Photography"





Feb 14 2008 5:21 AM


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Feb 13 2008 11:20 AM

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A Man lays there resting
The buffalo lay all around
He is well protected
Laying there on the ground
A baby lies beside him
It is dressed in white
It's name is "the Great Hope"
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Oh, what a precious sight
Such a glowing bond
Between the man and beasts
They all love and protect him
From the biggest to the least
So the man lies there resting
So safe within their keep
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He has not gone, you know
He's just fallen asleep
The mighty awesome beasts
There tightly gathered round
To stand watch over him
There sleeping on the ground
The Buffalo Man lies sleeping
Rest well Buffalo Man....
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The spirit of the first people, the Native people, has never died. It lives
in the rocks and the forests, the rivers and the mountains.
Melanie . Visual Impressions Photography"





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~*Kelly*~ ~Lambitious Creations~





Feb 6 2008 7:33 AM

For the WWA logo pic, you can use this code, but you will have to add the "arrows" of the html tag to enclose it for the html to work.


img src="http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w5/honestnicewoman2/Lambitious/CLIENTS/Steven%20Law/Western%20Writers/ad_wwa_logo.jpg"
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Feb 6 2008 6:16 AM

Hi Gary. I cropped this from the header I made for
www.westernwriters.org
in case you or anyone else wants to place it on their page.



People can contact me if they want to know how
to make it a clickable link to open in a new tab.

Also a credit to my page would be appreciated:
"designed by Kelly ~ Lambitious Creations ~
www.myspace.com/honestnicewoman".

I work with Steven Law, the site designer,
and welcome any WWA members to add me as a friend.
D. H. BROWN





Feb 5 2008 11:07 PM

Thanks for the acceptance, Bro. Glad we met. Looking forward to reading yours. Get well soon. Working hard on the rewrite of my next book, HONOR DEFENDED. Be well, DH
RebeccasReads is being revived with a new managing editor, Irene Watson. New look, new reviewers and new promotions. However it will still be mainly about the small press and independent authors.
The Books of D. H. Brown

On sale now at Amazon: HONOR DUE
Sonny





Feb 4 2008 7:09 AM

How's it going? Just wanted to stop by and say hi. Hope all is well down Mississippi way.

Take care,
Sonny
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Jan 29 2008 11:40 AM


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James Drury The Virginian





Jan 25 2008 6:20 PM

Hi Gary,
Riding By to Say ‘Have a Great Weekend’!


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Sonny