J. Hoolihan Clayton

SCHEDULE OF AUTHOR EVENTS

DISCRETION SERIES

By J. Hoolihan Clayton

FALL 2026

September 19: THE BOOKSTORE

1 p.m.

26 North Idaho Street

Dillon, Montana

September 23: BUTTE-SILVER BOW ARCHIVES/ISLE OF BOOKS

12 noon

17 W. Quartz St.

Butte, Montana

September 25: WHEATGRASS BOOKS

5 p.m.

120 North Main Street

Livingston, Montana

October 1: MONTANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

6:30 p.m.

Montana Heritage Center

225 North Roberts St.

Helena, Montana

October 6: WYOMING HISTORICAL SOCIETY/SHERIDAN STATIONARY BOOKS

5 p.m.

Historic Sheridan Inn

856 Broadway St.

Sheridan, Wyoming

October 8: WESTERN HERITAGE CENTER/THIS HOUSE OF BOOKS

12 noon

2822 Montana Avenue

Billings, Montana

October 19: SUDDEN FICTION BOOKS

6:30 pm

221 Perry Street

Castle Rock, Colorado

October 20: ELIZABETH LIBRARY (Pines and Plains Libraries)

651 Beverly Street

Elizabeth, Colorado

PLEASE NOTE!!! Despite misinformation and incorrect designations in Amazon listings regarding the Discretion Series, ALL books are specific to Indigenous history in the 19th century American West, are written for an adult audience and are more fact than fiction.

Winner, Historical Society of New Mexico's Ralph Emerson Twitchell Award, recognizing an outstanding publication or significant contribution by individuals or organizations to the creative arts, as related to New Mexico history 2025. Winner, NM/AZ Book Awards for historical fiction 2024. Finalist, High Plains Book Awards 2022 and 2023. Finalist, Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2024 and 2025. Finalist, NM Book Awards 2025.

J Hoolihan Clayton is First Nations Plains Cree. Having lived a diverse and authentic life in the American West as a cowboy and wildland firefighter, she eventually received a degree in history from the University of Montana, graduating summa cum laude.

The Discretion Series is an accumulation of compelling stories intended to challenge pre-existing cultural and historical generalizations, especially regarding American Indian peoples. While intended to educate as well as entertain, these novels are eminently provocative, comprehensively researched and woven into the fabric of the 19th century West, populated by authentic historical figures, compelling events and vivid landscapes. The reader becomes immersed in the language, daily existence and predominant societal perspectives of the waning days of the American West.

Most importantly, Native American cultures and languages are respectfully portrayed throughout the series via the author’s own indigenous worldview, personal experience, accurate research and consultation with mentors from specific tribal nations.