My good friend Keith West wrote a guest post over at Black Gate as part of the “Hither Came Conan” series that runs every Monday. As usual, Keith’s take is on point and illuminating and provides us with a little deeper insight into Robert E Howard’s iconic creation.

Keith usually blogs over at Adventures Fantastic and Futures Past and Present where you’ll find reviews of stories past and present and an appreciation––and even celebration––of storytellers in general.

Check out “Keith West on Beyond the Black River” over at Black Gate and enjoy!

Woelf