Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing, LLC
Date of Publication: December 8, 2017
PRAISE FOR THE EL PASO RED FLAME GAS STATION:
“The cottonwood trees that stood between the high school building and the football field still held onto most of their leaves but they had begun to take on that dry brittle appearance which along with the dormant Bermuda grass and a chilled breeze out of the north signaled the start of winter in west Texas.”
Reeder Archuleta’s book The El Paso Red Flame Gas Station and Other Stories is a small book of 122 pages and is one of the most readable books I’ve encountered in a while. Archuleta transports readers ever so fleetingly in this small book into the coming of age character, Josh.
Each little story in this well-written and engaging book reveals ever so slightly the life of Josh in a small West Texas town not far from El Paso. From Josh being taken away from his father as a young boy, to being abandoned by his mother just what seems mere months later – Josh lives his life the best way he can given his circumstances.
Archuleta blends the story well with other characters in Josh’s life that you get a good succinct background on each one without much verboseness. Especially on Roble, the girl that fell in love with Josh.
You can clearly tell Archuleta grew up in West Texas from the short, vivid descriptions of the often-harsh landscape that many of us currently call home. The above selection from the book is a perfect example of how I can tell winter is near.
If you love short stories, especially ones based in Texas that can quickly transport you from your world – then Archuleta’s book should be on your reading list.
THE EL PASO RED FLAME GAS STATION +
A $5 STARBUCKS GIFT CARD
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Forgotten Winds 
Thank you for your very kind review of The El Paso Red Flame. It always tickles me when one of my stories reminds the reader of one their own experiences. The climate is harsh in West Texas but nothing compares to one of your northers up on the Llano. Now that will get your attention!!
J Reeder
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Thank you, J. Reeder for the opportunity to read your book. Many thanks for signing it. It meant a lot because many authors don’t. Your book will become a treasure in my library. The weather in West Texas or on the Llano could write a book of its own if it could. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting. Best wishes on all your books.
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Love what you said about this being a great book to quickly transport you to another place. I’ve got it on my TBR list.
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It’s a fantastic little book. Let me know what you think of it!
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