Hard Face Moon

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Nancy Oswald is a teacher and writer living with her husband, dogs, cats, cows and goats on a family ranch in Cotopaxi, Colorado. While Nancy spent her growing up years in Denver, Colorado, she has lived as an adult in both rural Colorado and in the wilds of British Columbia. During her years in Canada, she published a middle grade humorous novel, and has also published personal interest pieces, children’s plays, poetry, and an educational research piece.

Her current love, however, is writing Colorado based historical fiction. “Nothing Here But Stones” based on the Jewish colony in Cotopaxi in 1882 won the 2005 Willa Literary Award, was a Spur Award finalist, and was also named a Notable Book for a Global Society by the IRA. Her newest book, “Hard Face Moon” is based on the events leading up to and through the Sand Creek Massacre. It tells the story of a mute 13-year-old Cheyenne boy who learns about hardship, humility, loyalty and unity.

“Real events and real people spark my imagination and desire to create stories that connect readers to their past.”

Nothing Here But Stones

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