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Richard's newest release is now available "Cold Calls"  An incredible journey through the 1980's and early 90's taking place all over the United States and Canada when direct sales ruled the economy.  A book about sex, control, greed, and many ambitions, which Richard refers to as the decade of decadence.  Order NOW!  "Cold Calls"

Grant Williams, Vice-President of the Kansas Authors Club, presented the Kansas State History Award for having the best historical novel in the state of Kansas for the year to Richard Paul Tanos for his book titled, - "The Best Ever!"  The book is a centennial celebration in Montgomery County for 100 years of fair-races-rodeo in the historic city of Coffeyville.

 It's over, the 100 years of Fair-Races-Rodeo is now history.  The book "The Best Ever!" was sold to many visitors to the event.  Copies are now available to the residents of Coffeyville at various locations throughout the city, including the Chamber of Commerce.

Saturday, October 2, 2006, in Junction City, Kansas, Richard received a special achievement award during the annual Kansas Authors Club's convention where Jonathan Holden, Kansas Poet Laureate was the keynote speaker.  The award was presented for his outstanding work over the past year in southeastern Kansas.   

Richard's novel, "Why Coffeyville?" has been a huge success locally. The book also contains several shorts, "The Sights and Sounds of Coffeyville," written by the Coffeyville Night Writers.

"Reading Whipper Snappers, Turner Falls, and Palominio, Richard Paul Tanos' trilogy, was like listening to my favorite radio station while they played all three of my favorite songs in a row... You just can't get them out of your head!"  - Tanya Scott, Coffeyville, Kansas

Grounded On Life  is now available.  A true story of overwhelming courage and painful determination about being attacked by Osteoporosis and then learning to deal with it.  You do not want to miss this one!   

The Night Writers  in District 3 of the Kansas Author's Club (KAC) elected Richard to serve as the 2007 President.

 Richard Paul Tanos'     The Cooker Book     a must in every kitchen!!! 

"Unique, realistic and stimulating... The Whipper Snappers trilogy  contains creative tension and mystery involving human goodness in the midst of human struggle and pain!" -  a review from Jim Gilchrist, Trenton, Ontario, Author of The Marchmont Home  

"Richard Paul Tanos' Whipper Snappers trilogy will leave you wanting more!  Intriguingly you find yourself deeply involved in solving the mysteries right to the very end!" - a review from Carla LaLeCheur, CRB, Coffeyville, Kansas.

Richard announces the release of the highly anticipated conclusion to the Whipper Snappers trilogy - "Palomino" (The McCoy family secret - Is it Oklahoma legend?)  This powerful, suspenseful, historical, and totally entertaining trilogy starts with "Whipper Snappers" (Greed, abuse, control, and murder - the trilogy starts in Florida)  followed with  "Turner Falls" ( Hatred fueled by vengeance in Davis, Oklahoma.)

New!!! -  New Media Publishing releases Richard Paul Tanos'  "Toshomee," "Pods" and "Controlled Defense" on e-book.   Order Now!!!

A review from Ed Zanetti, retired professor Niagara College, on Whipper Snappers - "Incredible suspense! It grabs you. The pace is fast, the characters unpredictable. Conveyed in parallel narratives between the pursuer and the pursued."

"Outstanding! .. "The Home Child" is simply Outstanding!" - Timothy Mullins, Manager, Harris Corporation, Melbourne Florida.

"I thoroughly enjoy novels from Richard Paul Tanos. In reading his stories, it is like imagining great detailed movies!" - Scott Thrower, Captain, Southwest Airlines.

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