I sat down with western author Casey Nash, who’s written over 90 books in his Jubel Stone: U.S. Marshal series and somehow hasn’t run out of stories yet. We talked about:
How he accidentally became a novelist after hiding his first book from his wife
Why his westerns feel like classic TV shows—short, punchy, and no filler
What it takes to keep a character fresh through 90+ books
The co-writing process with other authors, including a potential collab with Lane Morinzy
Why he won’t write zombie cowboy books, no matter what sells
Drawing inspiration from real life—from pastoring to people watching in airport bars
The power of writing clean, violent, emotionally honest westerns
Whether you’re a writer, a cowboy, or just a sucker for a good shoot-’em-up, this one’s worth the ride.
📚 Find Casey’s work on Amazon: search “Casey Nash”
🔫 Start with Book 1 and 2 in the Jubel Stone series to get the backstory
🤝 Casey’s open to speaking gigs and events—get in touch
Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:06 – Meet Casey Nash, western author from Alabama
02:08 – How he got into writing (and hid it from his wife)
03:54 – From 1 book to 92: the wild growth of Jubel Stone
05:06 – Keeping the series fresh without recycling plots
07:00 – Writing books in his sleep, literally
09:04 – How pastoring shaped his characters
10:42 – Why co-writing with others keeps it fun
13:00 – Inspiration from airports, bars, and Wyoming ranches
16:27 – Writing Winchester Fever after a ride to Tom Horn’s old mountain
19:11 – Reader reactions: one-star reviews and cliffhanger hate
21:06 – Staying true to his voice (no zombies, no trash westerns)
24:30 – How collaboration with other authors made him better
26:33 – The grind of professional writing: 6–11 hours a day
29:11 – Writing that moves readers (and makes him cry sometimes)
31:13 – The emotional balance of Jubel Stone: lawman and family man
34:01 – Everyone wants to be a cowboy—until it gets hard
36:05 – Dealing with critics and sticking to the craft
38:44 – Staying grateful for the readers (and preorders!)
41:04 – Returning characters and building reader loyalty
42:10 – Do you need to read the series in order? (Short answer: kinda)
43:00 – Clive Cussler, character crossovers, and cheat codes
44:46 – Keeping stories grounded, connected, and fresh
46:00 – Why his books are violent but clean
47:10 – Writing with God in mind (and no cussing)
50:28 – Every book has a shelf life—keep writing
52:10 – Shocking stat: 55% of western readers are women
54:00 – Audiobooks are the future
56:00 – Writing on horseback—literally
58:40 – Why cowboy work feels better than corporate life
1:00:04 – Where to find Casey’s work and what’s coming next
1:00:49 – Outro
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