Hat Creek Books

We champion traditional Westerns, modern Westerns, and bold crossovers—crime, fantasy, mystery, even science fiction—so long as they ride with heart and heat.

From the wide-open frontiers of the American West to the bloodied battlefields of world wars, from medieval intrigue to modern-day ranch noir, Hat Creek tells stories where time shapes character and legacy leaves its mark. We also publish historical fiction from every era and empire: ancient civilizations, lost dynasties, wartime reckonings, and personal reckonings alike. Whether it’s six-guns or

sabers, trenches or temples, Hat Creek brings the past to life in vivid, character-driven stories that don’t flinch. We’re especially drawn to “Own Voices” narratives and genre-bending tales that reframe what historical and Western fiction can be. This isn’t just about history—it’s about how history lives.

01/31/2026

Big news—we’ve moved!
This account will be quiet, but the stories continue. Follow us to keep up with all imprints and future releases.

01/13/2026

Did you know Hat Creek Books by Roan and Weatherford Publishing is home to legendary New York Times bestselling author Reavis Wortham? 🤠📚

His newest novel, COMANCHERIA, delivers chilling western horror where the Old West meets relentless suspense. In this interview clip, Wortham reflects on THE ROCK HOLE, named one of Kirkus Reviews’ Top 12 Mystery Novels of 2011 and how much time he had to write the next book!

If you love gritty westerns, frontier horror, and atmospheric crime fiction, COMANCHERIA belongs on your TBR.

01/08/2026

New year. New series. New obsession. 🌵📖

Kick off January in the New Mexico desert with Deadly Vintage by Michael McLean with Sabine Berlin—a fast-paced crime thriller where murder, geology, and dark secrets collide.

Geologist Mark Grayson expects a routine job at a remote vineyard. Instead, he finds sealed records, guarded land, and instincts screaming danger. When Deputy Medical Examiner Shannon Hall investigates a brutal desert murder—and another body turns up on the same property—their paths collide.

What’s growing beneath Cat’s Claw Vineyard isn’t just grapes. It’s deadly. And someone will kill to keep it buried.

Start the year with a series that digs deep—and doesn’t let go.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Roan & Weatherford Publishing Associates—may 2026 bring you great reads, brave voices, and stories that stay with you long after the last page. We will be back to our offices soon, ready to dive back into the world of words.

12/20/2025

From all of us at Roan & Weatherford Publishing Associates, we wish you a holiday season filled with cozy reads, creative adventures, and stories that carry you into a bright new year. Our offices will be closed from December 19 through January 5 as we spend time with our families.

12/16/2025

📚✨ COMING SOON: WEST OF THE PAGE — Your Backstage Pass to the Authors of Roan & Weatherford Publishing! ✨🎥

Love discovering the stories behind the stories? Get ready for West of the Page, a brand-new YouTube series where we sit down with authors from every Roan & Weatherford imprint—from our legendary Western fiction and bold romance titles to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, imaginative fantasy, heartfelt YA, and magical tales from Young Dragons.

If you’ve ever wanted to connect with the creators of your favorite books, this is your chance. Hear their writing journeys, creative secrets, behind-the-scenes inspiration, and the indie spirit that fuels every story we publish.

🌟 Launching in the New Year — Subscribe and saddle up for author interviews that go beyond the page. West of the Page: where the indie spirit writes its own story.

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12/15/2025

At Hat Creek Books, our flagship author is the legendary Dusty Richards, one of the most prolific voices in Western fiction. 🤠📚

Dusty’s career began in 1992 with the publication of Noble’s Way, launching a body of work that would help define the modern American Western novel. His award-winning storytelling earned him the Oklahoma Writers’ Federation Fiction Book of the Year Award for The Natural (2003) and again for The Abilene Trail (2004).

Beyond his books, Dusty devoted countless hours to mentoring aspiring writers, speaking at writing conferences and seminars across the United States, and sharing his deep love of storytelling, history, and the Western frontier.

We are incredibly proud to publish Dusty Richards’ extensive list of classic Westerns. This post only highlights a few—discover the full collection on our website: 👉 https://roanweatherford.com/mbm-book-author/dusty-richards/

If you love gritty Westerns, frontier justice, ranch life, and authentic Old West storytelling, Dusty Richards belongs on your bookshelf.

12/10/2025

If you love American history, Western frontier action, and legendary outlaw lore, then don’t miss these two compelling reads from acclaimed Western author Paul C**t.

📘 Spotlight: Lunger
From gentleman dentist to infamous gambler, John Henry “Doc” Holliday lived a life few could imagine. When illness shatters his future as a respected dentist, Holliday rides west with the mysterious Kate Elder—where high-stakes tables, dangerous alliances, and the harsh realities of frontier justice transform him into one of the most fascinating figures in Western history. A gripping portrait of loyalty, love, and legacy.

🔥 COMING SOON: Assassin’s Witness
Justice rides a bullet in the shadow of betrayal. When Pinkerton agent Beau Longstreet foils an assassin’s plot during the brutal Royal Gorge railroad war, he becomes a marked man. Hunted by a powerful crime syndicate and racing against treachery in 1878 Colorado, Beau must protect the woman he loves and expose the truth before he becomes the final casualty.

If you crave rich historical detail, gritty frontier tension, and heroes who walk the razor’s edge between justice and survival, Paul C**t’s novels deliver it all. Lunger explores the personal legacy behind a legend, while Assassin’s Witness plunges you into pulse-pounding Western suspense.

Together, they paint a sweeping, unforgettable picture of the American West.

➡️ Add Lunger to your shelf today—and get ready for the explosive release of Assassin’s Witness.

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12/06/2025

Books can have three looks, too! 🤠✨

At Hat Creek Books, the Western & Historical Imprint at Roan & Weatherford Publishing, our stories ride in with three distinct looks:

1️⃣ Westerns — Classic & Genre-Blending: From traditional cowboy grit to fresh, modern twists, our Western fiction delivers frontier danger, unforgettable outlaws, bold heroines, and genre-bending adventure.

2️⃣ Deeply Researched Historical Fiction: Authentic, immersive, and rich with detail—our historical novels bring the past to life through powerful storytelling rooted in real history.

3️⃣ Women Writing the West (and Beyond) Voices that shine. We champion women authors whose stories span the American West and other vivid historical settings—romance, resilience, rebellion, and everything between.

Whatever “look” you’re searching for, Hat Creek Books has a tale ready to ride home with you. 📚🌵

12/03/2025

✨ Step into the wide-open night skies of the Old West.

New York Times bestselling author Reavis Wortham shares how he builds the sweeping cinematic settings readers love—especially his unforgettable descriptions of the stars.

Wortham reveals that the night sky we see today isn’t the one our ancestors knew. A hundred or two hundred years ago, the heavens were wilder, brighter, endless. And he writes them that way—the way filmmakers once shot epic movies in widescreen 70mm.

🎥 Tune in and experience how a master storyteller brings the past to life—one star at a time.

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