H. Ray Sigler comes to MU for book signing of Tyrone Dust'
Author H. Ray Sigler “Tyrone Dust: A Saga of the West Plains to Rolla Road” signed copies of his debut novel on Wed., Feb. 1 at the MU bookstore.
The novel, released in Aug. 2009, follows character Earl Sigler in his pursuit of his love, Eva, during the Great Depression. Throughout this journey he must combat the haunting visions of his parents’ deaths and battle through Eva’s parents’ disapproval of their relationship.
“Tyrone Dust” is Sigler’s first book. As Sigler was describing his reasoning behind writing the book, he said he received encouragement from his older brother who told him, “You’re a story teller, you write it.”
Sigler grew up in southern Missouri and came back to his home state for his book signing tour.
“I decided to take a visit to the University of Missouri because of its renowned journalism school,” Sigler said.
Sigler lives in Illinois with his wife but, when asked how it felt to be back home in Missouri, he remarked, “I am always at home in Missouri. I may live in Illinois but my heart will always be in Missouri.”
There was a down side though.
“Parking at Mizzou is a nightmare for a 75-year-old with bad knees. I would have enjoyed motoring around the central campus but life's not easy these days,” Sigler said.
Even after battling the parking at MU, Sigler still sat with a smile on his face in the entrance of the bookstore.