Howard Weinstein
Author
Elkridge, MD, USA
Biography:
After decades writing Star Trek stories, Howard Weinstein turns to historical fiction with Galloway's Gamble, a Western Fictioneers Peacemaker Award-winning novel set in the Old West (available in hardcover and paperback from Amazon.com).
Praise from True West magazine: "Anyone who loves Charles Portis's style of writing in True Grit, or readers ready [for] a great yarn... look no farther than Galloway's Gamble." Fellow Star Trek author Dayton Ward calls it "a rich, layered story where the characters leap off the page... Extensive research infuses his tale with authenticity." Inspired by high-spirited classics like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and The Sting, Galloway's Gamble is a coming-of-age romp about bickering brothers Jamey and Jake Galloway, who grow up to be poker players in frontier Texas.
The sequel will feature a strong Maryland connection. Following a shady horse race shrouded in 'Frisco fog, Jamey, Jake and colorful friends embark on a perilous transcontinental trek, trying to reach Baltimore in time for match-race revenge against ruthless horseman Cortland Van Brunt and his unbeatable stallion at the splendid new Pimlico Race Course in 1873.
Howie's 45 years of writing credits include Star Trek: Mere Anarchy: The Blood-Dimmed Tide and six other Star Trek novels; "The Pirates of Orion" animated Star Trek episode; story-development assistance on the classic Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home; and Puppy Kisses Are Good for the Soul, a charming account of life with legendary Welsh Corgi Mail Order Annie.
Feel free to "friend" Howard Weinstein on Facebook. Find more on his books, writing news and occasional blogs at www.howardweinsteinbooks.com.
Convention Guest Appearances
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2025
- Shore Leave 2025 - July 11-13, 2025 in Lancaster, PA, USA 2024
- Shore Leave 2024 - July 26-28, 2024 in Lancaster, PA, USA 2022
- Shore Leave 2022 - July 15-17, 2022 in Hunt Valley, MD, USA 1995
- Shore Leave 1995 - July 7-9, 1995 in Hunt Valley, MD, USA 1991
- Shore Leave 1991 - July 12-14, 1991 in Hunt Valley, MD, USA 1989
- Shore Leave 1989 - July 14-16, 1989 in Hunt Valley, MD, USA 1986
- Shore Leave 1986 - July 18-20, 1986 in Hunt Valley, MD, USA 1984
- Shore Leave 1984 - July 13-15, 1984 in Hunt Valley, MD, USA 1983
- Shore Leave 1983 - July 8-10, 1983 in Hunt Valley, MD, USA 1982
- Shore Leave 1982 - July 9-11, 1982 in Hunt Valley, MD, USA 1981
- Shore Leave 1981 - July 10-12, 1981 in Hunt Valley, MD, USA
11 confirmed guest appearances