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Western Historical Fiction

Date Published: 08-19-2025

Publisher: Artemesia Publishing, LLC

As the Kelly Can Saga continues, Charlie and his wife, Susan, must deal with continued conflict as they attempt to grow their fledgling Kelly Oil Company. Like many other oilmen, Charlie and his partner, Hank Thomas, want to acquire oil and mineral rights to the Osage Nation’s land in northern Oklahoma. This leads them to confrontations with an adversary from their recent past. Susan’s life is imperiled by those evil characters. How will her cowboy come to her rescue and deal with dangerous direct threats on their lives? Charlie rapidly steps up to the challenge as any past Top Hand at the world-famous Miller’s 101 Ranch would.

 

Interview

Is There a Message in Your Novel That You Want Readers to Grasp?

Th dream big and then put in the work.

 

 

Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?

The amount of time required to do quality research to support your storyline.

 

 

How many books have you written and which is your favorite?

Four novels and six memoirs. How do you pick among your babies?

 

 

If You had the chance to cast your main character from Hollywood today, who

would you pick and why?

That’s tough. I think of Tom Sellack when he was doing Magnum P. I. as I write.

 

 

When did you begin writing?

In 2019 this time. I was a sports writer many years ago.

 

 

How long did it take to complete your first book?

 About 18 months.

 

 

Did you have an author who inspired you to become a writer?

Tony Hillerman

 

 

What is your favorite part of the writing process?

Letting the ideas flow. I love it when the story is telling me what comes next.

 

 

Describe your latest book in 4 words.

Welcome to Hollywood, Cowboy

 

 

Can you share a little bit about your current work or what is in the future for your writing?

The Kelly Can Series continues to tell the tale of a young couple growing an empire during the Roaring Twenties as they meet challenges from the Mafia, big business, and changes in their personal lives.

 

 

 

About the Author

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.

 Veterans Portrait Project, Military, USAF

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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.

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