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There's a unique kind of vulnerability that comes with revisiting your published work. As authors, we send our books into the world, and then we move on to the next project. But sometimes, a voice in the back of your mind whispers: I could make that better.

I'm excited (and slightly exhausted) to announce that I've been deep in the revision trenches, working on major edits to the first four books in the Josiah Sutton series: Redemption, Dust Devil, Firewater, and A Gilded Cage. So far, I've...

When writing the Josiah Sutton series, I've had to make choices about how to portray gunfights. As a Western novelist, I walk a line between historical accuracy and the cinematic excitement readers expect from the genre. While my novels lean toward the dramatic, quick-draw confrontations that make Westerns thrilling, I think it's fascinating to explore what gunfights were actually like in the 1880s—even if my stories take creative liberties for the sake of entertainment.

The Myth of the...

When crafting the character of Josiah Sutton, the protagonist of my Western novel series, I wanted to delve into his life before he found himself navigating the rugged terrains of Northern New Mexico. In 1880, Josiah Sutton was a lawyer in New York, a profession as challenging and multifaceted as the frontier itself. The life of a lawyer during this time reflected a rapidly changing America, with the industrial revolution, burgeoning cities, and evolving legal frameworks shaping their daily...

The Western genre has always captivated me. From the moment I first encountered tales of rugged cowboys, expansive frontiers, and moral struggles, I felt a profound connection. Writing Western novels allows me to channel my passion for history, adventure, and the human spirit into stories that resonate with readers on a deep level. Here, I want to share why this genre speaks to me and why it continues to inspire my creative journey.

The Allure of the Frontier Spirit

The Western frontier...