Monette Bebow-Reinhard is a historian and the only authorized Bonanza novelist. She was in regular contact with Bonanza producer David Dortort from 1993 to his death in 2010 and has been a frequent visitor to Virigina City and the surrounding area. She resides in Wisconsin.
"Virginia City vs Bonanza: A tale of Merging Histories is a fun piece of creative nonfiction. Monette Bebow-Reinhard's conversational style of writing is an easy read that entwines historical fact with beloved fictional mid-century television. Bonanza and Nevada history aficionados should certainly enjoy the read. --Louise Swann, former ""Bonanza"" conventions director and former owner of Lorne Greene's Ponderosa II"