John D. Nesbitt

John D. Nesbitt
Born (1948-12-14) December 14, 1948 (age 75)
Lompoc, California, U.S.
EducationUniversity of California, Los Angeles

University of California, Davis

Instituto de Filología Hispánica
OccupationWriter • professor
Years active1978–present
Known forWestern • retro/noir fiction • non-fiction • western poetry • song lyrics
Websitehttp://johndnesbitt.com

John Dunville Nesbitt (born December 14, 1948) is an American educator and writer of Northern Irish and Hungarian descent, known for his fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and song lyrics about the American West.[1] He is best known for his traditional western novels, and has also published in retro/noir fiction set in California, memoirs set in California, contemporary fiction set in Wyoming, and poetry set in the West.[2][3][4][5][6] His work is noted for its realism, sense of place, characterization, prose style, and blending of popular and literary styles[7][8][9][10]

Nesbitt was a professor of English and Spanish at Eastern Wyoming College, having earned degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of California, Davis.[11][12] He is now Professor Emeritus.[13] His recognitions include a Wyoming Arts Council Literary Fellowship for fiction in 1988 and for nonfiction in 2008; the Western Writers of America Spur Award for original paperback novel in 2009 and 2010, short story in 2010, and poem in 2019; the Western Fictioneers Peacemaker Award for Best Western Novel in 2021 and Best Short Fiction in 2020, and the Orland Alumni Association distinguished alumni award in 2019 for his achievements in writing.[14][15][5][16]

  1. ^ "Interview With Author John D. Nesbitt". NFReads. 2018. Retrieved May 5, 2020.
  2. ^ Gaschler, Mark (January 16, 2018). "Torrington author finds success writing westerns". starherald.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  3. ^ Rizzo, Tom (April 1, 2014). "Storyteller's 7: John Nesbitt, High Plains Writer". Tom Rizzo. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  4. ^ Dobbs, Gary; Martin, Jack (April 8, 2009). "Gary Dobbs at the tainted archive: Under western skies – John D Nesbitt interview". Gary Dobbs at the tainted archive. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  5. ^ a b North, Irene (February 19, 2018). "Wyoming author to speak at library meeting". starherald.com. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  6. ^ Wyoming Humanities Council (Fall 2006). "Deep West anthology sparks statewide discussions". Wyoming Library Roundup. Fall: 2.
  7. ^ Scheer, Ron (May 27, 2013). "John D. Nesbitt, Dark Prairie". Buddies in the Saddle. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  8. ^ "An Interview With John D. Nesbitt". Wolfpack Publishing. August 3, 2017. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  9. ^ Ward, Marsha (July 15, 2008). "Writer in the Pines: Author Interview: John D. Nesbitt". Writer in the Pines. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  10. ^ "John D. Nesbitt". Wolfpack Publishing. July 25, 2017. Archived from the original on October 18, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  11. ^ Sweazy, Larry D. (March 17, 2011). "Larry D. Sweazy: Interview – award-winning author, John D. Nesbitt". Larry D. Sweazy. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  12. ^ "John Nesbitt". Eastern Wyoming College. Archived from the original on December 5, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  13. ^ "John Nesbitt says farewell after 40 years". The Torrington Telegram. Retrieved January 2, 2022.
  14. ^ "Winners". Western Writers of America. May 12, 2012. Archived from the original on February 4, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  15. ^ Afdahl, Tami (April 4, 2019). "EWC instructor wins prestigious Spur Award". Eastern Wyoming College. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  16. ^ "Orland Alumni Association Awards Night". Steven T. Callan. February 25, 2019. Retrieved May 6, 2020.