Marathon, Texas

Resident Authors Of Marathon

Dan Klepper

E. Dan Klepper

Books: -
100 Classic Hikes in Texas, Mountaineers Books, (Fall 08)'
Best Bicycle Rides around Austin & San Antonio, Falcon Publishing, (Fall 09),
Spirit Walker ~ JD Challenger and His Art, Tide-mark Press,
Ghostdancing ~ Sacred Medicine and the Art of JD Challenger, Stewart, Tabori and Chang. (Edwin Daniels)
Wolf Walking, Stewart, Tabori and Chang. (Edwin Daniels)

Magazines and Periodicals: -
Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine,
frequent contributor Cowboys & Indians Magazine
Taos Magazine
Santa Fe Circle
Mountain Athletics
Lonestar Outdoor News

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James A. Mangum

Mangum is a noted Texas author, whose first novel, Dead and Dying Angels (Volume Uno of the Dos Cruces Trilogy), is optioned for film by producer Bruce Gilbert. Gilbert’s films, which include On Golden Pond, The China Syndrome, 9 to 5, and Coming Home, have garnered 26 Academy Award nominations.  Mangum’s second novel, The Vinegaroon Murders (Volume Dos of the Dos Cruces Trilogy) is the 2006 Violet Crown Award winner for Best Fiction.

Jim's books and art can be found at Front Street Books in Marathon (located next to the historical Gage Hotel) and Front Street Books in Alpine, Texas (www.fsbooks.com).

website: www.saintmaker.us