1932
Born in Wilbargar County, Texas, to James Emmett and Gladys Lopez Flynn.
1950
Serves in the U.S. Marine Corps.
1953
Marries Jean Sorrels Flynn.
1954
Receives a BA degree from Baylor University.
1956
Receives an MA from Baylor University.
1957
Becomes a professor at Gardner-Webb College.
1958
Deirdre Siobhan Flynn is born.
1959
Brigid Erin Flynn is born; Mr. Flynn becomes a professor at Baylor University.
1963
Becomes a novelist in residence at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
1967
Authors North to Yesterday, which receives the Wrangler Award from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame.
1969
Authors In the House of the Lord.
1970
Authors Sounds of Rescue, Signs of Hope, which receives the Southwest Booksellers Award.
1984
Authors Seasonal Rain.
1987
Authors Wanderer Springs, which receives the Spur Award.
1989
Authors Personal War in Vietnam.
1990
Serves as president of Texas Institute of Letters.
1994
Authors The Last Klick.
1996
Authors Living with the Hyenas which receives the Wrangler Award.
2001
Authors Tie-Fast Country.