Join author Tom Van Dyke as he signs copies of his book “A Cowboy Christmas: An American Tale.”
AUTHOR SIGNING DETAILS
Friday, December 6th, 2024 at 6 PM to 7:30 PM
Scottsdale’s Museum of the West
3830 N. Marshall Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 686-9539
About the Author:
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.
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.
About the Book:
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.
Book Reviews:
“A GREAT RIDE!” —BOB BOZE BELL True West Magazine
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Tom Van Dyke has crafted an inspired story of the Old West, Arizona and New Mexico Territories—1876. 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
