“The Ghost in the Doorway” is a supernatural tale set in Ireland, recounted from the memoirs of Captain Turlogh Kirowan. During Cromwell’s rule in Ireland, Kirowan finds himself alone in County Clare. He seeks refuge in the ruins of an O’Brien clan castle, where he encounters the ghost of Conmac O’Sullivan, an ancestor from his mother’s side. By “Patrick MacConaire”.
Alternative title: “The Curly Wolf of Sawtooth”. Features Bearfield Elston. The version titled “A Elkins Never Surrenders” comes from an earlier draft, and features Breckinridge Elkins.
The appearance in THE SUMMIT COUNTY JOURNAL had the name changed to “Breckenridge” to be like the town it was published in.
Otis Adelbert Kline (REH’s agent) first listed the title of the story as “A Elkins Never Surrenders”. He offered it to V. I. Cooper, when he declined, Kline returned the story to REH. A month later it hits the logs again with a new title “A Elston to the Rescue”, and is then sold to Miller for STAR WESTERN. The published title is likely from the magazine editors.
The version titled “A Elkins Never Surrenders” comes from an earlier draft, and features Breckinridge Elkins. The version titled “The Curly Wolf of Sawtooth” features Bearfield Elston.
The appearance in The Summit County Journal had the name changed to “Breckenridge” to be like the town it was published in.
The version titled “The Curly Wolf of Sawtooth” features Bearfield Elston. The version titled “A Elkins Never Surrenders” comes from an earlier draft, and features Breckinridge Elkins.
The appearance in THE SUMMIT COUNTY JOURNAL had the name changed to “Breckenridge” to be like the town it was published in.
Otis Adelbert Kline (REH’s agent) first listed the title of the story as “A Elkins Never Surrenders”. He offered it to V. I. Cooper, when he declined, Kline returned the story to REH. A month later it hits the logs again with a new title “A Elston to the Rescue”, and is then sold to Miller for STAR WESTERN. The published title is likely from the magazine editors.
Novalyne Price Ellis (born Novalyne Price) on March 9th, 1908 in Brownwood, Brown County, Texas, USA. She died at age 91 in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, USA. She is buried at Clear Creek Cemetery, Bangs, Brown County, Texas, USA.
Daughter of Homer Hogg Price and Etna Reed Price.
She was a Texas-born schoolteacher and writer who became close friends with and occasionally dated famed pulp fiction writer Robert E. Howard.
This essay delves into the influences that sparked part of Howard’s imagination, with a focus on three influential women who played a significant role in his work in the horror genre of his stories.
Robert E. Howard was known for his affection for animals. At the time of his passing, 13 stray cats frequented his residence. However, one animal held a special place in his heart: his beloved dog, Patch. Patch served as a source of inspiration and fond memories for many of Robert’s stories later in life, and they were inseparable companions for over a dozen years. In an article by Ståle Gismervik, we learn more about Patch, and his bond with Robert. Read on to discover more about this extraordinary canine companion.
“William Aloysius McGraw” is an untitled and unfinished story (about 670 words) featuring the mischievous exploits of a young boy named William Aloysius McGraw. Set in a rural American town, the story delves into William’s interactions with his family, friends, and the local farmer, showcasing his knack for evading trouble with charm and wit.
WHILE SMOKE ROLLED. Featuring Breckinridge Elkins. A known early draft of this story is a Pike Bearfield story, not a Breckinridge Elkins story. It is not known who made the character change, Howard or Otis Adelbert Kline.
When Bear Creek Came to Chawed Ear. Featuring Breckinridge Elkins. First published in The Summit Country Journal. Stories, 1971 as a 27-part serial.
