In the past week I have been asked what western authors I read. We see so many lists, top ten’s, top twenty-fives and things like that, no list for me. I will give you a few of my favorites—my top 7. In order, my favorites
William L. Johnstone—Two of the best western characters you will ever find—Preacher and Smoke Jensen
Tony Hillerman—Modern day mystery westerns set deep in the Navajo country of New Mexico
Elmer Kelton—I live in Wyoming and he wrote Texas westerns but they are terrific
Larry McMurtry—Lonesome Dove
James Michener—Centennial—my favorite western
Don Coldsmith—Not as well know as some of the above but his White Indian series is a great read
Fred Grove—Another not as well know author but I never read one of his books I did not like
Well there you have it—my list of seven. Who do you like?
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Had to stop by and see your blog. Nice. So you're a writer - and a "western" one at that! lol. I'm also an author, and an editor. That and keeping two blogs going keeps me plenty busy. Thanks for visiting Organically Nurtured Earth blog. You might also like my other blog, The Old Silly's Free Spirit Blog where I cover lots of different things, including writing tutorials, lots of humor, occasional rants, yadayadayada, lol.
Marvin D Wilson
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