Ralph Cotton
Ralph W. Cotton is an American author of western novels. He writes the Jeston Nash, Ranger Sam Burrack and Gunman’s Reputation series. Cotton started writing early on in elementary school, using it as an escape from the school work he wasn’t good at. Prior to becoming a novelist, he worked as a second mate on a commercial barge, a teamster, a Lutheran lay minister and an iron worker. When not writing, Ralph enjoys painting, sailing, photography and playing guitar. He lives in Hernando County, Florida with his wife Mary Lynn.
