News and media
NEW TO THE WEBSITE
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Amy and Annie Egan A mother and daughter with whom Johnny had a personal and professional relationship. What became of them?
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Johnny Harris’ cars Of Johnny’s three vehicles, one was wrecked, one is still with us, and the fate of another is unknown.
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W.E. Harris vs. striking miners Johnny’s brother and his slaughterhouse were threatened during the 1892 Coeur d’Alene miners’ strike.
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Wallace’s lost cemetery A nearly forgotten burial ground features in the story of Johnny Harris’ fatal mistake.
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On the naming of Glenara How did the mansion that Johnny bought in 1897 get its name?
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W.E. Harris, cattle rustler Johnny’s brother got in trouble in Montana in 1889.
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When did Johnny Harris arrive in Wallace, Idaho? Turns out it was a bit later than I thought.
NEWS, REVIEWS, & RECOGNITION
The King of Sandon is a finalist for the Foreword Indies, in the category of Biography (Adult Nonfiction). See the list of august competitors here. These awards recognize the best in independent publishing and are presented by Foreword reviews. Winners will be announced in June.
UPCOMING APPEARANCES
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Balfour Chapel, 8551 Busk Road, Saturday, April 25, at 7 p.m.
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Kootenay HIstory Symposium, College of the Rockies, Creston, Friday, May 30, evening (ticketed event)
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Kokanee Creek Provincial Park, Nature House, Friday, June 5, at 7 p.m. (admission by donation)

MEDIA
Click here for the news release announcing the book’s arrival.
Click here to see photos from the official launch on Oct. 4 at the Silvery Slocan Museum in New Denver!
Click here to read a story by Corrina Mae of the Valley Voice about the book and the launch (page 23).
Click here for an account of the launch in the UpDraft (page 5).
Click here to read a story by Bill Metcalfe of the Nelson Star about the book and the launch.
Click here to read an excerpt in The Tyee.
Click here to listen to an interview I did about the book with Chris Walker on CBC Daybreak.
Click here to see photos of the Nelson launch at the Capitol Theatre on Jan. 13, 2026.
Click here to listen to an interview I did with my distinguished colleague Wayne Kelly of Summit FM.
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