It’s been a busy season here at Ski Side Manor—and that’s not even counting Christmas.
I wanted to take a moment to share a few important updates about my writing projects, particularly for readers who’ve been following my western novels.
A Change in Author Name
I’ve stopped using the pen name Sandlin and will now publish under my full name: Gordon Sandlin Buck.
The original intention behind the pen name was simplicity, but in practice it caused more confusion than clarity. Publishing under my full name keeps Sandlin visible—where it belongs—while giving readers a clearer and more consistent author identity going forward.
Introducing the Montgomery Family Saga
I’ve formally organized my western novels into a single series titled The Montgomery Family Saga.
The first book in the series is Legacy of Honor, which also serves as the prequel to my earlier novel Red-Haired Distraction. This book steps back in time to explore earlier generations of the Montgomery family and the events that shaped what came later.
📘 Legacy of Honor (Book One)
👉 Amazon (Paperback & Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCHXRRKD
A New Title: Legacy of the Lazy M
To make it clear that these stories belong to the same series, I’ve renamed Red-Haired Distraction to Legacy of the Lazy M and released it with an entirely new cover.
While Red-Haired Distraction is still available under its original title, Legacy of the Lazy M reflects light edits, updated presentation, and a clearer place within the saga. For new readers especially, this is the version I recommend.
📕 Legacy of the Lazy M (Book Two)
👉 Amazon (Paperback & Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GCVRVML3
(Note: this is the revised and recommended edition of Red-Haired Distraction*)*
Looking Ahead: Legacy of Willie
I’ve also begun work on a third book in the series, tentatively titled Legacy of Willie. This novel will continue the Montgomery story from a new perspective and tie together long-running threads from the earlier books.
This book is still in early development and likely won’t be available for another six months or so—but it’s well underway.
Where to Find the Books
All of my novels are available as paperback and Kindle eBooks on Amazon.
For ongoing updates, behind-the-scenes notes, and reflections on writing historical fiction, I’ll continue posting here on SandlinStories.com—and yes, the blog name is staying exactly as it is.
Thank you for reading and for following the long road of these stories.