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.

501 (c) 3 Organization

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 participate in sanctioned events where readers can meet some of the most notable writers in the business today. As a nonprofit 051 C 3 organization, all interested parties can donate their time or financial resources to help fund the conferences and marketing campaigns.

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Steven Anderson (Steven 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

Karen Nelson is the editor and developer of Elmer Kelton News. 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.

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

Ellen Gray Massey has published numerous articles, short stories, essays, and books. In 1995 she was inducted into the Writers Hall of Fame of America and her writing has received numerous other awards. From 1973 to 1983 she directed high school students who published Bittersweet, the Ozark Quarterly.

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

Open

BOARD MEMBER

Open

For Email Marketing you can trust

© Copyright 1998-2012 ReadWest Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved.

ISSN: 1526-6605

Created and managed by Steven Law's Web Studio, LLC