Tom Rizzo is the author of Last Stand at Bitter Creek, a historical action-adventure novel set in the mid- to late-1800s.

The creative writing bug bit Tom early in life when he worked at a small radio station, writing news, sports, commercials, obituaries, and anything that needed written.

His writing career has taken him from radio and television news reporting to The Associated Press, where he worked as a correspondent, followed by several years in advertising and public relations.

As a freelance writer, Tom published hundreds of articles, developed sales and marketing copy, and conducted workshops on communication skills. He now writes fiction fulltime.

He grew up in central Ohio, and lived in Great Britain for several years, where he prowled the side streets of London and southwest England, searching for literary treasures in dark and dusty bookshops. He now calls Houston, Texas, home.

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While researching my novel, Last Stand at Bitter Creek – a historical action-adventure which takes place after the Civil War — I discovered a treasure trove of American history, especially the last half of the 19th century.

This particular era provides a fascinating  landscape, rich with unique stories, places, characters and events, all of which helped shape the spirit and growth of the United States.

My purpose is to share stories about the events, the heroes and the villains who played roles in the exploration and development of the American West, such as:

• America’s First Train Robbery
• How a Newspaper Saved a General’s Life

In order to maintain as much flexibility as possible, I will — on occasion — focus on other topics. Author profiles or interviews (regardless of genre) and book reviews of new and established writers. For example:

• Shadows of Yesterday 
• Where Steinbeck Ate

I’ll also provide a perspective, or personal insight, into issues related to history, or the creative process.

• How Do You Get Ideas? 
• Ripping Off Talent is a No-No 

And I encourage you to click on the cloud above each post and leave a comment, insight or your own perspective about anything you reach.

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