W.R. Benton

W.R. Benton has previously authored twelve books, fiction, non-fiction and Southern Humor. Such notable authors as, Matt Braun, Stephen Lodge, Don Bendell, and many others have endorsed his work. His survival book, “Simple Survival, a Family Outdoors Guide,” is a Silver Award Winner from the Military Writers Society of American. Additionally, this book was added to the prestigious Estes Park Library in Colorado.

His hobbies include hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, cartooning, and reading. Mister Benton has an Associates Degree in Search and Rescue, Survival Operations, a Bachelors Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, and a Masters Degree in Psychology completed except for his thesis. Sergeant Benton retired from the military in 1997 with over twenty-six years of active duty.

Mister Benton is a member of the Western Writers of America, American Authors Association, Military Writers Society of America, Southern Humorists Group, and the Mississippi Wildlife Federation.

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James Griffin

Jim Griffin developed an interest in the frontier West, and particularly the Texas Rangers, at an early age. He grew to be an avid student and collector of Ranger artifacts, memorabilia, and other items. His collection is now housed in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco.

Jim's quest for authenticity in his writing has taken him to the famous Old West towns of Pecos, Deadwood, Cheyenne, Tombstone, and numerous others. While Jim's books are novels, he strives to keep his stories as accurate as possible within the realm of fiction. To that end, his good friend Texas Ranger Sergeant Jim Huggins, along with friends Karl Rehn and Penny Riggs, help him with the technical and historic aspects of his books.

A graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, Jim divides his time between Branford, Connecticut and Keene, New Hampshire when he isn't traveling through the western United States and Canada.

A devoted and enthusiastic horseman, Jim bought his first horse when he was a junior in college. His favorite breed is the American Paint Horse. Jim is a member of the Connecticut Horse Council Volunteer Horse Patrol, an organization which assists the state park rangers in patrolling state parks and forests.

Jim's books are traditional Westerns in the best sense of the term, portraying strong heroes with good character and moral values. His heroes and villains are clearly separated. No brooding anti-heroes will be found in the pages of a Griffin novel.

Jim was initially inspired to write at the urging of friend and well-known author James Reasoner. After the successful publication of his first book, Trouble Rides the Texas Pacific, released in 2005, Jim was encouraged to continue his writing.

Learn more about James J. Griffin at www.jamesjgriffin.net .