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Paul Cool
Mark Dworkin - Finalist for Spur Award
Wed May 30, 2012 09:49
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This may have been covered already and I missed it, but yesterday I received the latest WWA Roundup, and this AM I looked at it, and there it was, announcement that Mark Dworkin was a Finalist for the Spur Award for nonfiction article, in this case his Wild West magazine piece on Walter Noble Burns. Absolutely groundbreaking stuff. Mark dug up what eluded all before him and is in the process of finishing up a biography of Burns, the first ever on the man who made Billy the Kid what he is today, was the first to present Wyatt as an epic figure, and was responsible for spreading the legend of Joaquin Murrieta beyond California.

Mark my words, Mark will soon be the author of one of the most important works about Western literature ever written.

Congratulations, Mark.

Paul

  • Mark's article — Jerry Lobdill, Sun Jun 3 04:57
    Well said, Paul. Plaudits, kudos, and accolades to Mark. Excellent article! Jerry
  • Mark's article was just great! (nm) — Ellis Lindsey, Fri Jun 1 22:09
  • Latest Wild West — Geraldo, Fri Jun 1 09:19
    Paul, Yesterday I received the August issue of Wild West magazine in the mail. There's an article about the awards with a photo of Mark on page 10! I'm really looking forward to reading Mark's book.... more
    • Wild West magazine — Bob Paul, Sat Jun 2 12:43
      Jerry: Can I ask for a little assistance??? The August 2012 issue of Wild West is of interest to me and I would like to buy a half dozen copies but my phone and e-mail inquiries to the Wild West site ... more
      • Wild West Magazine — Linda Wommack, Sun Jun 3 08:46
        Bob, As a contributing writer for Wild West, I will give them a call on Monday. I'm sure I can at least get to the right person. Feel free to e-mail me if needed. ~Best, Linda
      • Copies of Wild West Magazine — Ellis Lindsey, Sat Jun 2 17:36
        Hi, Paul, I saw your message and thought I would share a phone number with you, although it may be the one you already have. A few days ago, I was examining the particulars of Wild West (personnel,... more
      • Where to buy WW — Jerry, Sat Jun 2 14:37
        Bob, I see Wild West magazine in Barnes & Noble stores when I roam thru the magazine section. I also see it at Walmart and some supermarkets in my area. I think it usually hits the shelves at those... more
        • Gracias — Bob Paul, Sat Jun 2 19:37
          Gents: Thanks, exactly what I was looking for. Bob Paul
          • it's on sale two weeks early — Richard Weddle, Sun Jun 3 20:16
            I just picked one up at Fries Supermarket. Walmart also has it. Email me off the board and I will give you editor Greg LaLire's office phone #. You can buy copies through him. Richard
            • Thanks — Bob Paul, Mon Jun 4 07:37
              Richard: Thanks for your feedback and to those who gave me some direction earlier. Just to close the loop, yesterday I received a call from a nice lady from the magazine and was able to order 6... more
  • Congratulations Mark — David, Wed May 30 16:57
    and well said Paul. Another award? They just keep piling up and the book is not even out yet. David
  • Congrats Mark... — OldTexasCowboy, Wed May 30 13:50
    It was a fine piece of work.
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