J.R. Sanders
BIOGRAPHY
J.R. Sanders is a native of Newton, Kansas - one of the original "wild and woolly" cowtowns. His deep interest in Old West history dates back to childhood visits with his family to sites such as the Dalton Gang hideout, Abilene, and Dodge City. His interest in crime stems from his days as a private investigator and police officer in Southern California.
J.R. regularly contributes nonfiction articles to a variety of periodicals, among them Law & Order and Wild West magazine. A former living historian, he has portrayed 19th-century soldiers, cowboys, lawmen, and Gold Rush prospectors in presentations to schools, colleges, and historical societies all over Southern California, as well as for institutions including the Autry Museum of the American West and the Huntington Library. He has also written public service spots for local cable television broadcast and has worked both on-camera and behind the scenes on A&E/History Channel’s documentary series Dangerous Missions. His books have been used in educational programs by the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum and the Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center.
J.R. lives in Southern California with his wife, Rose, and their dogs, Ruby and Marlowe.
MEMBERSHIPS
Western Writers of America
Western Fictioneers
International Thriller Writers
Private Eye Writers of America
American Crime Writers League
Upcoming Appearances/Events
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Date:
July 20, 2023 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
Venue: Rendezvous with a Writer on L.A. Talk Radio |
Address:
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| Notes: Online radio interview with hosts Bobbi Jean Bell and Jim Bell. | ||||||||
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Date:
August 31, 2023 9:30am - 5:30pm |
Venue: Bouchercon 2023 |
Address:
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina - 333 West Harbor Driv San Diego, CA |
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| Notes: Will be signing books at the scheduled anthology event (time TBA). Paid registration required. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 1, 2023 9:30am - 5:30pm |
Venue: Bouchercon 2023 |
Address:
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina - 333 West Harbor Driv San Diego, CA |
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| Notes: Paid registration required. | ||||||||
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Date:
September 2, 2023 9:30am - 5:30pm |
Venue: Bouchercon 2023 |
Address:
Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina - 333 West Harbor Driv San Diego, CA |
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| Notes: Paid registration required. | ||||||||
Recent Appearances/Events
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Date:
May 14, 2023 Open - Open |
Venue: Interview: SuitUp Podcast |
Address:
Online |
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| Notes: "Today we’re joined on the show by JR. Sanders, author of the Nate Ross novels and the non-fiction book Some Gave All: Forgotten Old West Lawmen Who Died With Their Boots On. His latest book Bring The Night: A Nate Ross Novel was just released. Together we discuss old west lawmen, the elevolution of the cowboy to private eye, and the Nate Ross series." | ||||||||
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Date:
May 6, 2023 10:00am - 2:00pm |
Venue: Legacy Commons Park - Palmdale, CA |
Address:
930 East Avenue Q-9 Palmdale, CA 93550 |
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| Notes: Signing books at Inkwell Book & Art Festival. Free event. | ||||||||
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Date:
May 6, 2023 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
Venue: Garden Works for Kids |
Address:
10966 Bryant St. Yucaipa, CA |
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| Notes: Ticket required. | ||||||||
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Date:
April 23, 2023 1:00pm - 1:40pm |
Venue: Old Town Newhall Library |
Address:
24500 Main Street Newhall, CA |
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| Notes: Free event. PANEL: New Westerns and Their Future What lies ahead for the Western genre – on paper and on screen? Why is the Western still relevant…or is it? What challenges do Western writers, screenwriters, and filmmakers face today? MODERATOR: C. Courtney Joyner PANELISTS: J.R. Sanders, Bruce Scivally, Bill Wilbur | ||||||||
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Date:
April 23, 2023 10:00am - 6:00pm |
Venue: Buckaroo Book Shop - Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival |
Address:
Main Street - Old Town Newhall, CA |
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| Notes: Free event. | ||||||||
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Date:
April 22, 2023 10:00am - 6:00pm |
Venue: Buckaroo Book Shop - Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival |
Address:
Main Street - Old Town Newhall, CA |
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| Notes: Free event. | ||||||||
