Will Colt

Between the rugged peaks of the Colorado Rockies and the coffee-covered slopes of the Andes, Will Colt has spent a lifetime chasing stories that define the spirit of the frontier. Raised on a cattle ranch where he practically grew up in a saddle, Will developed a deep appreciation for the American West, a passion that now fuels his American Frontier Historical Fiction.

Living by the motto, “Exploring the grit of those who tamed the West,” Will’s writing is defined by a commitment to historical accuracy in Westerns, blending real-life figures and events with gripping family sagas. He is best known for the MacLean Brothers Western Adventure Series, which follows seven brothers and a sister through their perilous Virginia-to-West migration as they seek to build new lives in Colorado, Montana, and Arizona.

His work focuses on the post-war era, establishing him as a prominent author of Post-Civil War Westerns. Whether portraying the complexities of Native American diplomacy between tribes like the Ute, Apache, and Yavapai and encroaching settlers, or exploring frontier lawmen archetypes through Texas Rangers, Pinkertons, and Marshals, Will captures the spirit of a changing nation. His bibliography also includes the celebrated Chief Ouray biographical fiction title, The Arrow and the Setting Sun, which dramatizes the life of the legendary Ute Nation leader.

Through his novels, Will highlights gritty frontier survival, depicting the visceral hardships of mining, cattle drives, and homesteading. His dedication to clean Western fiction ensures that his stories remain focused on character values, work ethic, and high-stakes adventure, free from gratuitous content.

Today, the lush, verdant landscapes of Jardín, Antioquia, Colombia have replaced the harsh winters of the Rockies. Living in the heart of coffee country with his Colombian wife, Will’s days are a blend of tending his garden, crafting gourmet meals, and savoring the freshest coffee in the world as he writes his next chapter.

Will Colt Westerns: Explore the grit of those who tamed the West.