Scott F Smith

Scott F. Smith Scott F. Smith continues the spirit of the Old West created by his father, Cotton Smith, author of the first two books of the Corrigan Brothers series (RIDE AWAY and KILL TOWN) and other wonderful Western adventures, such as PRAY FOR TEXAS and BEHOLD A RED HORSE. VENGEANCE WEARS A STAR is Scott’s debut novel and is rooted in the elements that made Cotton’s books great—grand themes, moral conflict, and courage. He grew up with a love of American history, reading, and Western movies and is an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Boy Scouts of America’s Silver Beaver Award. He continues to volunteer with Scouting to help develop tomorrow’s leaders. As a youth, Scott was introduced to the ceremonies, customs, and traditions of the Plains Indian. Research for Western storytelling heightened his appreciation for and spiritual connection to the land. For many years, he participated in the Desert Caballeros trail ride, covering a hundred miles in a weeklong trek through the Arizona mountains each year. Scott is an award-winning writer and producer for corporate clients and relishes the experience of staring at a blank piece of paper or computer screen and creating a story within an easy-to-imagine world. He previously taught high school media and video production, having enjoyed sharing his storytelling expertise as well as helping students bring their own tales to life. A member of the Western Writers of America, Scott and his wife, Cindy, are global explorers but call Lawrence, Kansas, home. Visit his website or follow him on social media via ScottSmithWesterns