Chad Strong: 5 books

Blue Sky and Gray Smoke As Union soldier George battles for his life against a young Confederate, he realizes they’re the only ones left alive. He's got to make new decisions – and stay alive to see them through. The Crossing Rick Barton plans to take his loot and his reluctant woman north...

First published in 2013, Volume Five of the Bardic Tales and Sage Advice collection continues our tradition of bringing fans of speculative fiction the winners of our annual writing competitions. In this installment, stories by Craig Comer, Victor Kowalski, Jamie Lackey, David Lawrence, Victor James Night, Lynn Veach Sadler, Chad Strong, and George S. Walker.

Though originally meant as a stand alone anthology, the Bardic Tales and Sage Advice collection has evolved into an annual celebration of speculative fiction. The collection is now an invitation-only anthology. Volume Seven includes short stories by Thaxson Patterson II, Jamie Lackey, Chad Strong, Carma Lynn Park, Doug Caverly, Michelle Ann King, L. Lambert Lawson, and Julie Ann Dawson.

This is a short story by the author of High Stakes, Peacemaker Award Finalist for Best First Western Novel from the Western Fictioneers, RONE Award Finalist for American Historical Novel, and 5-Star Readers' Choice Book Reviews. BLUE SKY AND GRAY SMOKE - Mired in battle and blood, can two young soldiers find peace?

This is a western short story. Rick Barton concocted a devilish plan to take his stolen cash and his reluctant woman north across the border to Canada and a new life. So far, he's outrun the posse - but can he outrun his own choices? THE CROSSING -  by the author of HIGH STAKES, Peacemaker...