TESTIMONIES

ACROSS THE BRAZOS

"The most famous "John Wayne" look-a-like, SASS #9772, wrote this book.

"This book was written by a man who knows guns and the history of the true west and the westerns of Zane Grey and Louis L'Amour."

Judge Roy Bean, SASS #1

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Everyone is talking about you around town! All of the other library branch managers now have you e-mail address. I told them to check out Paula also. Your where a big hit! I knew you would be!!:) I can't thank you enough for coming, I'm glad you and my husband made me come back to meet you in Branson. I hope we can keep in touch, and I want to purchase any new titles you write. Ermal, again you have made friends for life here at our library! God bless you and keep you safe always!
Great Western! Fresh Outlook On The Genre, March 31, 2004 By Fred Bain (Marion, Illinois) - See all my reviews

Across the Brazos

Reviewed by: Doug Sanders, Wildest Western Magazines

"Across the Brazos is the rare sequel, penned by another author who carries the blessing and support of the original author and maintains the character and dignity of the source novel. Author Ermal Williamson is a screen and stage performer who is an expert on the life and movies of John Wayne and has chosen this story to follow up the Wayne film and Jennings book. Williamson sought out the original author before completing this project and received his approval and endorsement of the story. Written with gusto, the story about greed and honor creates vivid characters and moves them with dispatch from adventure to adventure while painting a glorious picture of the Old West. Fans of the Western novel won't be disappointed in this crackling story about a search for identity and personal honor, and should keep their eyes out for Mr. Williamson's next effort. He has taken Jennings' characters to another level and left this reviewer anxious to read more from this author.

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First: C. W. Last: White Phone: 662-234-2917 Email: carolyn@watervalley.com Comments: I, purchased both of your books while in Branson,MO. As I discussd with you then, I am not a reader, but the Brazos books changed that. The books made me feel that I was sitting somehow watching all this take place. I could not put one of them down once I started reading. Thank you for this GOD given talent. When will the next book be out, and can you rush it up. SEE YOU IN BRANSON Thanks,C. W. White

C.W.White

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Across the Brazos

"I do love a good western, and never having seen the movie The Cowboys, I had a few trepidations about reading this story. But Mr. Williamson does a really fine job here with the storytelling. I was really impressed with the characters that were created and how real he made them. Actually, there are two different stories here: one taking place in Texas, which is most of the book, and the rest in Montana, which the reader looks forward to having closure from what happened 12 years ago. The book is deceptively long, which was okay with me, as I like long stories. The main character, Matt, is a man wrestling with his own inner demons. But he is a nice guy, and I really liked him. Overall, this is a good story and a fun western to read. Now, I just need to see the movie that started it all.

"I rated this book an 8 out of 10."

Reviewer: Conan Tigard

http://www.readingreview.com.

Across the Brazos Reviewed: 6/18/2001

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"Across the Brazos" . . . Being a John Wayne admirer and following his career, and seeing every movie, I really appreciate the effort made in this book. It was fantastic. I look forward to reading the rest of your works. Thank you and keep up the tradition, the one one of the true American, it is well needed in these current times. Respectfully Larry Houseman, Sr.
It would be a pity if it is not picked up for a movie. Best to ya, Ida Lee

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I'm having a real problem with your book Ermal. I CAN'T PUT IT DOWN!!!` Just started reading it and it is simply wonderful. Fast reading, fast moving and full of action. Pilgrims, if you haven't linked up to Ermal's new book, you're a missing the stage!!!

I purchased several of your books and sent them to friends and relatives throughout the United States. My Dad, who lives in Alabama, called me to say how much he enjoyed it and he passed it on to a friend, who also raved about the book. Dad said the book is now in the hands of a third person who is a John Wayne fan. The word is spreading!

Best regards, Nelson Tucker - nelson@kiwanian.net

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"Across the Brazos" was truly a great piece of work. The writing style was perfectly picturesque and I could almost put faces on the characters by the way you described them. I especially am fond of the Virginia City, Montana area as I spent several summers there and being a western history buff am very familiar with the history of the vigilante days. Have you written anything before this book? I await the release of your next one and sincerely hope that a movie deal does evolve for "Across the Brazos". Your autographed copy of "Across the Brazos" sits on my video shelf between 'The Cowboys" and "Rio Bravo," two of my favorites among the many "Duke" videos in my collection, which run from his early Lone Star and Republic films right up to the "Shootist." Keep up the tradition, all the best in preserving the image of the one who we will never see the likes of again.

Kevin D. Eliason --- kelias01@earthlink.net