author
1881–1940
An early-20th-century writer of western and adventure fiction, he published stories in major popular magazines and is now best known for the novel Louisiana Lou. His work leans into frontier conflict, fast-moving plots, and the storytelling style that magazine readers of the 1920s loved.
by William West Winter
Born in 1881 and died in 1940, William West Winter was an American novelist and short story writer associated with popular fiction of the early 20th century. Available biographical notes are sparse, but published book listings identify him as having been born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and later dying in Rutland, Massachusetts.
Winter wrote for widely read magazines including The Popular Magazine, Argosy All-Story Weekly, Short Stories, and The Saturday Evening Post. His known books include Louisiana Lou: A Western Story (1922), Quemado: A Western Story (1923), Millions in Motors (1924), The Boss of Eagle's Nest (1925), and The Lone-Hand Tracker (1926).
Today, he is most visible through reprints and public-domain editions, especially Louisiana Lou, which has helped keep his name in circulation for readers who enjoy brisk, old-school western fiction. A confirmed portrait image was not available from the sources checked, so no author photo is included here.