About the authors

Robert Dwyer is a history buff with an abiding interest in the the West, which looms large in the American psyche—a canvas for big stories and big ideas. He lives with his wife and dog in Alexandria, Virginia.

Austin Wright started watching John Wayne movies with his dad before he was old enough to talk—and he's been hooked on Westerns ever since. He lives with his wife, son, and daughter in Annandale, Virginia.