A Cowboy Christmas An American Tale

A Cowboy Christmas An American Tale

"A GREAT RIDE!” — TRUE WEST Magazine A Masterpiece. A compelling unforgettable journey. Mystical. Insightful. Uplifting. Heartfelt. A creative narrative with joyful language captivating your imagination, inviting us to embrace the Magic that dwells within the human spirit. A MYSTICAL TALE when dreams were chased with reckless abandon, when life was raw and unforgiving, when the adventures of WB, a young boy with a spark for life and a wild sense of freedom encounters the Spirit of the West sparking a magical connection that will forever shape his destiny as he fearlessly ventures into a frontier of untamed majesty, bigger and more beautiful than any dream, inviting us to embrace the magic that dwells within the human spirit. IT'S GOOD AND IT MOVES! Tom Van Dyke tells a rousing tale of a young man learning how to cowboy and finding the girl of his dreams. I've written a good 40 western stories but learned a lot from Tom’s book. — ELMORE LEONARD , Novelist INSPIRING! A Cowboy Christmas An American Tale reveals the true American West but goes even further. A man and woman who refuse to let a soaring relationship disappear is a sign of life on earth at its best. — MICHAEL BLAKE , Author of Dances With Wolves An American tale rich in history and vivid word pictures is told in a cowboy’s flavorful soup of words with wit, grit, and humor in an inspiring adventure of discovery, strength, character and romance. A Cowboy Christmas An American Tale has galloped into the hearts and minds of readers of all ages in an adventure that sweeps across the American Southwest —1873. Masterfully crafted, the story explores the lore of the western frontier when it was imagined to be as big and far away as the moon. “I’m a narrative painter, so as I read this book, the words drew pictures in my mind. These images are vivid and the story feels real. A Cowboy Christmas An American Tale, is a welcome addition to my library.” — HOWARD TERPNING , Western Artist TOM VAN DYKE is a nationally recognized film producer/director, award-winning screenwriter and best-selling author. One of his motion pictures was considered for nomination of an Academy Award®. "It's good and it moves! Tom Van Dyke tells a rousing tale of a young man learning how to cowboy and finding the girl of his dreams. I've written a good 40 western stories and learned a lot from Tom's book." - ELMORE LEONARD , Novelist "INSPIRING. A Cowboy Christmas An American Tale reveals the true American West but goes even further. A man and woman who refuse to let a soaring relation- ship disappear is a sign of life on earth at its best." - MICHAEL BLAKE , Author of Dances With Wolves "I'm a narrative painter, so as I read this book, the words drew pictures in my mind. These images are vivid and the story feels real. A Cowboy Christmas An American Tale , is a welcome addition to my library." - HOWARD TERPNING , Western Artist "A GREAT RIDE!" - TRUE WEST Magazine " A Cowboy Christmas is a heartfelt tale of a cowboy's roam. A magical story and delightful read for all seasons." - THOMAS COBB , Author of Crazy Heart "The stuff of novels-A masterpiece. A compelling unforgettable journey. Insightful. Uplifting. Heartfelt. A creative narrative with joyful language captivating my imagination." - RUSS GIBB , Concert Promoter/Educator " A Cowboy Christmas is a warm, well-written tale of a young man discovering himself and the new world during an engaging adventure in the American West. The book took me back in time and sparked memories of when I was working on Western films with my friend John Wayne." - KEN ROTCOP , Studio Creative Head of: Embassy Pictures, Hanna-Barbera Productions "Tom Van Dyke has crafted an inspired story of the Old West, Arizona and New Mexico Territories-1873. A well-researched tale of an adventuresome young man carving out a life that most men can only dream about. Hold on tight. It's a fast ride. This magical tale fits like a vintage Stetson and good pair of boots." - MARSHALL TRIMBLE , Official Arizona State Historian Tom Van Dyke lives with his wife on their ranch in the foothills of Tonto National Forrest, Arizona. Tom is a nationally recognized film producer/director, award-winning screenwriter and best-selling author. One of his motion pictures was considered for nomination of an Academy Award(R). Tom created and wrote the American Bicentennial television public service announcements, Stand Up and Be Counted, featuring John Denver, the most widely viewed national and international PSAs in the history of television. His creative expression of writing and film production is shared with his creation of fine art. Tom's sculptures, paintings and photography have been exhibited or are in the permanent collections of the NY Museum of Modern Art, the Carnegie Art Institute, the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Henry Ford Museum, the Cranbrook Academy of Art, and the Butler Institute of American Art.