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R.G. Yoho

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R.G. Yoho, a native of West Virginia, has a deep passion for history, particularly tales of the American West. As a proud member of the Western Writers of America and a 2022 Spur Award finalist, he is the author of the five-book Kellen Malone Western series, as well as various works of historical nonfiction and fiction. 


Yoho is recognized as America's foremost authority on the life of Baldwin-Felts Agent and infamous coal mine spy, Charles E. Lively, whom he profiled in his biography, "Charles E. Lively: The Deadliest Man in the West Virginia-Colorado Coal Mine Wars." 


His diverse career includes roles as a speaker, radio talk show host, and political columnist, in addition to being a retired laboratory technician and process operator in the chemicals industry. Furthermore, Yoho has served as the past president of West Virginia Writers, Inc. 


He resides in Southeast Ohio, close to the Ohio-West Virginia border, with his wife of 43 years. Together, they have three children, a nephew who is like a son, and twelve grandchildren. 


Growing up on a cattle farm, Yoho now raises registered Texas Longhorns alongside his son and grandsons. 


To learn more about R.G. Yoho, visit his Author's Page on Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/R.G.Yoho. 


You can also follow him on Twitter/X: @rgyoho and TikTok: @rgyoho1. 


Additionally, check out his YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/YohoPublications.

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R.G. Yoho

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R.G. Yoho is the author of 12 books, encompassing both historical nonfiction and western fiction.

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R.G. Yoho's writings, which span both historical nonfiction and western fiction, have been published in numerous magazines and periodicals.

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R.G. Yoho, an expert in both historical nonfiction and western fiction, is available to speak to your group or conference.

In March, I went to the Tucson Festival of Books. On the way home, we stopped at Binger, OK, the hom
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Trip to Tucson

In March, I attended the Tucson Festival of Books, where I explored various genres, including historical nonfiction. On the way home, we made a stop in Binger, OK, the hometown of one of my childhood heroes, Cincinnati Reds great and MLB Hall-of-Famer, Johnny Bench. It was a fitting detour, as I recently read a captivating R.G. Yoho novel that highlights the spirit of the West, blending elements of western fiction with real historical events.

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R.G. Yoho - Western Author

Ranker.com has recognized R.G. Yoho as #145 among 170 authors in the realm of Western fiction, showcasing his contributions to the genre, which often intersects with elements of historical nonfiction.

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