An Evening with Craig Johnson and A. Martinez
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Acclaimed “Longmire” author Craig Johnson and Emmy-winning actor A Martinez, who portrayed Jacob Nighthorse in the television series, will appear together Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the University of Wyoming.
The event, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 6 p.m. in the Wyoming Union ballroom. Johnson and Martinez will participate in a talk, reading and question-and-answer session. A book signing will immediately follow the event.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to allow time for parking. Free parking is available in most campus parking lots after 5 p.m. For this event, attendees are encouraged to park in the Ivinson Parking Garage, located at 1010 E. Ivinson Ave. Additional parking locations are available on the campus parking map. Parking restrictions remain in effect in designated areas.
Johnson is the New York Times-bestselling author of the “Longmire” mysteries, which inspired the hit Netflix original series “Longmire.” He is a two-time recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction and has received multiple Will Rogers Medallion Awards. His novella “Spirit of Steamboat” was the first selection for One Book Wyoming. In 2025, Johnson received the Owen Wister Award for Lifetime Contributions to Western Literature. Johnson lives in Ucross.
His latest novel, “The Brothers McKay,” is the 22nd novel in the Walt Longmire mystery series and a New York Times bestseller. Released in May, the novel follows Sheriff Walt Longmire as he investigates the murder of Pepper McKay, one of the most hated men in Absaroka County.
Martinez is an Emmy-winning actor whose professional career spans more than five decades. He has appeared in several films, including “The Cowboys,” “Powwow Highway” and “She-Devil.” He portrayed Jacob Nighthorse in the “Longmire” series, bringing the character from Johnson’s novels to the television screen.
Martinez’s recent work includes portraying Master Pakku in the live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” series, appearing as Papi in the Jake Gyllenhaal-led film “Ambulance” and portraying Gordo Sena in AMC’s “Dark Winds.”
“We are incredibly excited to welcome Craig Johnson and A Martinez to the University of Wyoming,” says Misty Eaton, University Store director. “Craig has such a special connection to Wyoming, and his stories have brought the people, places and spirit of our state to readers and viewers around the world. Events like this are about so much more than books; they’re about bringing people together, celebrating Wyoming’s rich storytelling traditions and creating memorable experiences for our campus and community. Having Craig and A together for an evening of storytelling, conversation and a little Longmire magic is something we’re truly looking forward to.”
Johnson and Martinez have previously appeared together at events celebrating the “Longmire” series. Martinez also wrote the foreword for Johnson’s forthcoming collection “Have Courage: Longmire Stories,” which features 15 holiday-themed stories set in Absaroka County.
The event is sponsored by the University Store and UW Libraries.
For more information regarding the event, call the University Store at (307) 766-3264 or email Mattie Wordeman at mwordema@uwyo.edu.