James Reasoner is a renowned American author, best known for his works in the western and historical fiction genres. Reasoner has had a prolific writing career, during which he has written for hire under numerous pen names and house names. Some of the pseudonyms he has used include Dana Fuller Ross, Hank Mitchum, Justin Ladd, Matthew S. Hart, Terence Duncan, Jim Austin, Mike Jameson, Tabor Evans, Jon Sharpe, Jim Austin, Wesley Ellis, Terrance Duncan, Jake Foster, Tom Early, William Grant, Livia James, Matthew Hart, Justin Ladd, Mike Jameson, Hank Mitchum, Jake Logan, and Lee Morgan. He has worked on a variety of series, including Wagons West, Civil War Battle, Stagecoach Station, Abilene, Powell’s Army, Cody’s Law, Patriots, Tales from Deadwood, Fury, Longarm, Trailsman, Wind River, and Redemption.
Reasoner is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, a testament to his talent and popularity. He is a lifelong Texan and currently resides in the state. In addition to his solo works, Reasoner is also the husband and regular collaborator of Livia J. Washburn, who also writes under the name Livia Reasoner.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Reasoner’s career is his use of pseudonyms. Over the years, he has used a long list of aliases, some of which he used for decades while remaining a mystery to readers. This practice allowed him to write in different genres and styles, and to explore various themes and ideas without being limited by his public persona. Despite using so many pseudonyms, Reasoner’s works are consistently well-written, engaging, and thought-provoking, making him one of the most versatile and talented authors in the industry.