Jan Peter Blickenstaff

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jay Peters is the pen name of Mr. Jan Peter Blickenstaff, (a complicated name), who decided he had read enough western fiction and western history that he should try writing his own western stories.

Who, since High School, always wanted to write but could never find subject, or theme to write about, until now.

Who, at age five and six was a fan of Gene Autry, “America's Favorite Singing Cowboy”.

Who was a printer in High School, a diesel mechanic in the US Navy, and Vietnam combat veteran on a Patrol Gunboat.

Who got his degree in Earth Science from Montana State at Bozeman, Montana. And worked 30 years for state and local governments in Montana and Idaho in land use planning and grant management.

Who is mostly retired, writing westerns, and living with his wife in Waco, Texas.