Three wyoming authors awarded western writings highest honor

The Spur Award is considered one of the most prestigious awards in American literature. March 12, 8 min read. Wyoming will be well-represented at the Western Writers of America convention in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in June when three Cowboy State writers will be given Spur Awards, one of the highest honors for Western writers. When the Western Writers of America announced the winners of the Spur Awards on Saturday, three Wyoming writers were among them, and a fourth was named as a finalist.

It really, really surprised me, and I'm really pleased. For Moulton, winning a Spur Award is a paramount achievement for any Western writer. The annual awards consider entries submitted by authors and artists from all over the world.

Three wyoming authors awarded western writings highest honor: Wyoming authors Craig Johnson, Candy Moulton,

It shows the health and the state of Western literature. Previous Spur Award recipients review and score all the entries, which range from fiction and nonfiction novels to poems, songs, and documentaries. Moulton believes the caliber of the judging adds to the award's allure. It's always nice to be thrown into that pot, I have to admit.