About ReadWest

The ReadWest Foundation, Incorporated, has the sole mission to increase awareness of Western literature, and its diversity, through annual reader's conferences, book signings, and online promotions. Western literature is unique to America, yet it has, since it's inception, maintained a world-wide fascination. It is our intent to bring writers, publishers, and readers of Western literature together to once again put a spotlight on this beloved genre for the world to see.

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Why the ReadWest Foundation?

The ReadWest Foundation, Inc. strives to seek out the best in Western literature and bring it in front of the reading public. To do so, ReadWest will hold an annual reader's conference where readers can meet some of the most notable writers in the business today. As a nonprofit organization, all interested parties can donate their time or financial resources to help fund the conferences and marketing campaigns.

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Steven Anderson Law founded ReadWest in 1998 and the original concept of increased awareness for Western literature still exists today. Steven's passion comes from his own involvement in writing and publishing. To learn more about Steven visit his Web site at www.stevenlaw.com.

VICE-PRESIDENT

Dale B. Jackson is a member of Western Writers of America, and a previous
resident of Minnesota and the Big Sky country of Montana. They Rode Good

Horses, his first novel, is a coming-of-age story set on the classic stage of the

American west during the last half of the nineteenth century. He and his

wife, Mary, reside on their ranch near Oakdale, California, where they raise

registered Angus cattle. Visit his Web site at www.dbjackson.com.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY-TREASURER

Ryan Crawford is Director of Business Operations of Goldminds Publishing, LLC. He has worked with the March of Dimes and other nonprofit organizations. He resides in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

BOARD MEMBER

Karen Nelson is the editor and developer of Elmer Kelton News, and Curriculum Coordinator for Goldminds Publishing. She enjoyed many years as Tourism Coordinator for the Branson, Missouri Convention and Visitors Bureau, and continues event management and community awareness for historic and regional arts. Her award-winning articles and short fiction have appeared in national magazines, and she maintains her passion for education from her southwest Missouri farm.

BOARD MEMBER

BOARD MEMBER

L. D. Clark was born and raised in the Cross Timbers of north Texas, served in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and received his Ph.D. from Columbia University. As well as a novelist, Clark had a long career as an English teacher at the University of Arizona. He now lives in Gainesville, Texas. Visit his Web site at www.ldclark.net.

BOARD MEMBER

Mike Kearby is a successful Texas novelist who through his Collaborative Novel Project is active in getting young people involved in writing about the American West. To learn more about Mike visit his Web site at www.mikekearby.com.

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