Paperback and e-book versions
Paperback and e-book versions
Country Western Themed Books That Capture the Spirit of the West
Enter a world of …. Stampedes, cattle drives, drovers’ antics, and bronco busting
Discover the captivating tales of the Old West through the eyes of Syvila Weatherford, an author whose country western themed books bring history and heart to life. Be drawn into her stories of passion, courage, and adventure told through a unique multicultural lens. Inspired by the life of her great-grandfather, a Black cowboy, Syvila shares the unforgettable story of how he kidnapped a beautiful Native American maiden, won her love, and risked everything to build a life on the land they farmed.
Discover the captivating tales of the Old West through the eyes of Syvila Weatherford. Be engrossed in her stories of passion and adventure as told in a unique and beautiful multicultural narrative. The author is inspired by the life of her great-grandfather, a Black cowboy. She shares a story of how he kidnapped a beautiful Native American maiden, won her love, then risked it all to obtain the land they farmed.
The Author Worked as a Systems/Computer Engineer for 25 Years
Federal Patent Law Bar Passer
Worked as a Patent Lawyer for 10 Years
Discover the captivating tales of the Old West through the eyes of Syvila Weatherford. Inspired by the life of her great-grandfather, a Black cowboy, she shares a story of how he kidnapped a Native American maiden, won her love, then risked it all to obtain the land they farmed.
After working for over two decades as a systems and computer engineer, followed by working in the legal field as a patent attorney, Syvila made the transition to novelist. Read her amazing story on the Author page.
What to Expect
Readers who are fascinated by the rugged life of the Old West, who love horses, dream of cattle drives, or enjoy seeing women challenge the limits of 19th-century society will find Syvila’s country western themed books both empowering and heartwarming. Perfect for those who enjoy curling up with a timeless story by the fire, her novels offer emotional depth and cultural richness.
People interested in life in the Old West, who love horses, who fantasize about going on a cattle drive, and wish to observe women subvert the accepted norms of the patriarchal 19th century society will find Syvila’s novels heartwarming. Those who love a good old story while curled up inside a warm blanket by a fire will also see her books as the perfect companion.
Learn more about her books
Immerse yourself in the vivid world of former slaves, Native Americans, Mexicans, Chinese, and Whites as portrayed in her debut novel, Blessings From The Four Winds, and its sequel, Smoke On The Wind. Discover these remarkable country western themed books on their respective pages today.
Excerpts of Book Reviews
Dive Into Syvila's Books
Explore the riveting adventures and heartfelt conversations as written in Syvila’s debut novel, “Blessings From The Four Winds” and its sequel, “Smoke On The Wind.” It’s a gripping journey across the rugged plains and untamed landscapes of early America. Read more details about these intriguing novels on their respective pages.
“If Dances With Wolves were merged with Lonesome Dove and mixed with Days of Our Lives in the skilled hands of Syvila Weatherford, we would have Smoke On The Wind in all its glory. . . . Weatherford takes us into a world of love and respect, violence and bloodshed, bravery and cowardice, and romance and sensitivity, as only fine story telling can do….”
– Five Star Review by Tom Gauthier for Readers’ Favorite
“An exceptional sequel to Blessings From The Four Winds, which asks timeless questions about our sense of belonging and the many risks we take for family, Smoke On The Wind by Syvila Weatherford is a riveting trip into the past… Whether depicting the harsh unknown of No Man’s Land, a fire and brimstone sermon, sharp gossip in social parlors, or the passionate tumble of a forbidden couple, the writing has a visceral quality that seems to reach through time….”
“As the US expands westward into indigenous land, a sprawling and diverse cast of characters pursues happiness in the fraught 1880s… Syvila Weatherford’s Smoke On The Wind has a lot going for it. It’s up front with its historical bona fides, drawing explicitly on the history of the Boomer Movement in opening up indigenous land for white settlement. In several instances, the narrative connects to specific legislative acts and key dates in that movement. The text also knows how to mine this material for drama: for a mixed Black-indigenous couple, for instance, the need to settle their growing family competes with the moral discomfort of participating in the legalized theft of indigenous land…”
“Smoke On The Wind is the second book in a series that explores westward expansion, race relations, religions, romance and family loyalty in Tennessee and Arkansas immediately after the Civil War. . . . Most people think of the “wild west” as the land from Colorado to California, but Weatherford paints a U.S. where outlaws and cowboys and Indians are ubiquitous as far east as Tennessee. In some ways, the book is a history
lesson, made all the more palatable by Weatherford’s gift for storytelling.”
“Half a dozen romances and other wild adventures enliven Weatherford’s historical sequel. This follow-up to Blessings From The Four Winds
(2021) takes up where that novel left off in 1887, as guests depart and servants clean up after Will Lawton and Niabi’s wed ding at Applegate Ranch
in Covington, Tennessee; a brief introduction helpfully provides snapshots of the main characters and locations from the previous novel. This sequel follows the newlyweds as they plan to start a family and build a homestead on land near Niabi’s tribal village, where the U.S. government is expected to open parts of what should be Native American territory to settlement by others. It also inter twines the romantic adventures of several other passionate couples … Readers who enjoyed the first installment of Will and Niabi’s story will undoubtedly enjoy this one.”
Connect with Syvila
Blessings Books are available in soft, e-book, and Smoke the same and hardback.
Get to know Syvila and learn how to get a copy of her two novels, which are available in several formats. Contact her for more details.