About
John began his professional writing career in the sports industry, where he penned articles for national magazines and online publications. is an international, multi-award-winning Author, Screenwriter, and Actor. He published his first novel, "Gunslingers, A Story of the Old West" in 2018 which received multiple literary awards including the 2021 International Best Book Award in Western Fiction. His subsequent novels, "Red River Reunion" and "Return to Canyon Creek" also received high praise and multiple accolades in the Western Fiction genre.
A retired police detective, John turned to the Crime and Mystery genre with his 2024 release "A Rude Reception" receiving the 2024 International Impact Book Award in Crime Fiction.
John added screenwriting and acting to his repertoire, co-writing the screen adaptation of his novel "Red River Reunion" and penning award-winning screenplays for the decorated short film "A Dark Destiny" and script for a series pilot "Just Before Midnight."
John has appeared in multiple films and television series including "A Dark Destiny," "1883," "Walker," "Yellowstone" and "Landman."
John lives in North Texas with his wife Elizabeth and their mischievous dachshund Murphy.
Featured Work
A Rude Reception
Looking to leave his high-stress career behind, retired Houston Police Lieutenant John Garrison accepts the police chief job in the small West Texas town of Bison. The town’s first homicide in 20 years propels Garrison back into the high-stress world he tried to leave behind. The investigation leads him on an intricate journey through the vast oil-producing land of the Permian Basin. It suggests a connection between the murder and an oil-rich land fraud conspiracy. Further hampered by a cynical town council member and the consequences of a deadly encounter with his secretary’s estranged and abusive husband, Garrison battles through the myriad of obstacles to prove his capabilities and bring justice to his new town.
Other Works
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Return to Canyon Creek 2nd. Edition
2025
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Red River Reunion 2nd. Edition
2024
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Gunslingers A Story of the Old West 3rd. Edition
2024
Awards and Recognition
- Gunslingers A Story of the Old West International Book Awards-Winner Western Fiction 2021 Best Book Finalist Award, 2021 Independent Publishers Silver Medal, 2022 Indie Book Awards Finalist, 2022 Firebird Award Winner, 2021 Red River Reunion Eric Hoffer Award Grand Prize Short List, 2021 International Book Award Finalist, 2021 American Best Book Finalist, 2021 Firebird Award, 2021 Return to Canyon Creek Firebird Award Winner, 2022 A Rude Reception International Impact Award Winner, Firebird Award Winner
