108 - Major Mitchell has written 10 western novels and two children’s chapter books books.

Writers Authors On Fire podcast

Major Mitchell has written 10 western novels and two children’s chapter books books. Here's the link to Major's Show Notes page with interview highlights and quotes, and links to his books, website, and social media connections.

His first western book, Manhunter, was written as a gift to his wife. As a youth he read Zane Grey, which peaked his interest in eventually writing westerns. Major loves writing and has 10 western novels published, along with two children’s chapter books. He started Shalako Press, which has published close to 20 other authors. Many of his books are part of a series built around a character. Major takes us through building characters, doing research for 1850 to 1890, and then we talk about his books for children. He share a lot of valuable information on writing westerns and on writing in general.