His love of ranch herding dogs and the rural lifestyle was learned early, and is conveyed to his readers through his stories of ranchers, shepherds, and their remarkable dogs.

As one reader describes his work in his recently-published novel, Soldier Hollow, "I was delightfully surpised to discover a wonderfully original story of true grit and integrity. Beautifully written."   

His favorite authors are Mark Twain and Ernest Hemingway.

Richard Hooton
Links to some of the author's favorite sites, including the Trailing of the Sheep fall festival in Ketchum, Idaho, and the Soldier Hollow Classic Sheepdog Championships in Heber Valley, Utah.

Richard Hooton
Author, poet, and novelist.