Author Archives: silaschampion

The Raid

Posted on July 27, 2015 by silaschampion

On October 12, 1864, about a dozen Confederate raiders crossed the border from Missouri to Davis County, Iowa. They were dressed in Union uniforms and proceeded to blaze a trail of robbery and intimidation across the county before escaping back … Continue reading →

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The Dog’s Pew

Posted on July 2, 2015 by silaschampion

The pew belongs to the dog now. She lays on it waiting for her master to come out and scratch her ears while he drinks his morning coffee. Or maybe at night they’ll sit together and watch the birds settle … Continue reading →

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Captain Elizabeth Finds a Cook

Posted on June 6, 2015 by silaschampion

Captain Elizabeth Finds a Cook By Silas Champion The morning sun found Captain Elizabeth standing behind the wheel of her ship, the Flying Turtle. It was her favorite place to be in the whole wide world. That’s because from there, … Continue reading →

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Sammy the Chinese Cowboy

Posted on April 24, 2015 by silaschampion

Since it is still National Poetry Month, I got motivated to do some cowboy poetry. What is cowboy poetry, you ask? It is just like it sounds: poems about cowboys and cowboy life. There are many cowboy poets and even … Continue reading →

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A Poem For Spring

Posted on April 11, 2015 by silaschampion

It’s spring, the flowers are blooming, the trees are budding and pollen is coating everything. April is also National Poetry Month so I thought I would share a poem about spring my daughter wrote a few years ago. Enjoy. Spring … Continue reading →

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Go Fly A Kite

Posted on March 4, 2015 by silaschampion

It’s March, and spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer and it feels like we might escape this snow-filled winter after all. If you live in a Southern climate, you may already be feeling the warmth … Continue reading →

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Burning Columbia

Posted on February 5, 2015 by silaschampion

On February 17, 1865, fires raged through the city of Columbia, South Carolina. The day before, the city had surrendered to General Sherman and his advancing army. His troops marched in, hungry for plunder and revenge on the capital of … Continue reading →

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Moving Melody

Posted on January 15, 2015 by silaschampion

Here’s a short story for your enjoyment. Moving Melody  by Silas Champion The morning sun followed Roy and Cale down a country highway as they sang along to George Strait. It was a bit early for a Saturday, but driving … Continue reading →

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Writing in the New Year

Posted on December 31, 2014 by silaschampion

Because today is the last day of 2014, I thought I would post a few of my writing plans for the upcoming year.  The old year saw many rejections, setbacks, and frustrations. That is part of being an author, so I’m … Continue reading →

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Texas Slim and The Not So Silent Night

Posted on December 17, 2014 by silaschampion

Here’s a holiday short story. Hope you enjoy it. Texas Slim and the Not So Silent Night By Silas Champion Texas Slim jammed his battered hat down lower, trying to cover the top of his ears. Old Man Winter had … Continue reading →

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