Historical Nonfiction Judge

B. Travis Wright, MPS has a depth of experience related to publishing and history; he’s honored to serve as a historical nonfiction judge of distinguished writing about the American West.

Given Travis’ experience as a published historian of multiple nonfiction works and serving as President of the Grand County Historical Association, he was honored when asked to become a historical nonfiction judge, more formally, a Spur Awards Judge for Western Historical Nonfiction to bestow literary prizes for distinguished writing about the American West. The Spur Awards began in 1953; previous winners include Larry McMurtry for Lonesome Dove and Michael Blake for Dances with Wolves.

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