Craig Johnson andA Martinez

The author of the Longmire mysteries and the actor who played Jacob Nighthorse share one stage in Laramie.

  • Craig Johnson in a white cowboy hat, smiling
    Author of the Longmire mysteriesPhoto: Terry Ballard, CC BY 4.0
  • A Martinez, resting his head on one hand
    Jacob Nighthorse in Longmire

RSVP for the Evening

Both fields are required. It's free and no ticket is needed: your RSVP tells the University Store you're coming.

18Nov · Wed

6 p.m., Wyoming Union ballroom, University of Wyoming. The evening brings a talk, reading and Q&A, followed by a book signing.

The evening is free and open to the public, presented by the University Store and UW Libraries.

Who's on Stage

Johnson and Martinez have appeared together before at events celebrating Longmire. On the 18th they bring that conversation to Laramie.

  • Craig Johnson

    Author of the Longmire mysteries

    Craig Johnson is the New York Times-bestselling author of the Longmire mysteries, which inspired the Netflix series. He is a two-time winner of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction, and his novella Spirit of Steamboat was the first One Book Wyoming selection. In 2025 he received the Owen Wister Award for Lifetime Contributions to Western Literature. He lives in Ucross.

    His latest novel, The Brothers McKay, is the 22nd in the series and a New York Times bestseller. In it Walt investigates the murder of Pepper McKay, one of the most hated men in Absaroka County.

  • A Martinez

    Emmy-winning actor, Jacob Nighthorse in Longmire

    A Martinez is an Emmy-winning actor whose career spans more than five decades, with films including The Cowboys, Powwow Highway and She-Devil. On Longmire he played Jacob Nighthorse, bringing the character from Johnson's novels to the screen.

    His recent work includes Master Pakku in the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, Papi in Ambulance and Gordo Sena in AMC's Dark Winds. He also wrote the foreword to Johnson's forthcoming collection, Have Courage: Longmire Stories.

“Having Craig and A together for an evening of storytelling, conversation and a little Longmire magic is something we’re truly looking forward to.”

– Misty Eaton, University Store director

Come Early and Park Easy

Give yourself time to park. Most campus lots are free after 5 p.m., and the Ivinson Parking Garage is the place to aim for.

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Ivinson Parking Garage, 1010 E. Ivinson Ave.
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In most campus lots after 5 p.m.
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Parking restrictions remain in effect in designated areas.

How the Night Runs

  1. 5 p.m.

    Parking Lots Open

    Free parking opens in most campus lots.

  2. 6 p.m.

    Talk, Reading and Q&A

    Johnson and Martinez take the stage in the Wyoming Union ballroom for a talk, a reading and your questions.

  3. After

    Book Signing

    A book signing follows right after the event.

Before You Go

IS THE EVENING FREE?

Yes. The event is free and open to the public.

DO I NEED A TICKET?

No ticket is needed. Your RSVP lets the University Store know you plan to come, and the evening stays open to everyone.

WILL THERE BE A BOOK SIGNING?

Yes. A book signing follows the talk, reading and Q&A.

WHERE SHOULD I PARK?

The Ivinson Parking Garage at 1010 E. Ivinson Ave. is recommended, and most campus lots are free after 5 p.m. Parking restrictions remain in effect in designated areas, so check the campus parking map before you go.

CAN I BRING FRIENDS OR FAMILY?

Yes. The evening is open to the public, and each person can RSVP with their own name and email.

WHO DO I ASK ABOUT THE EVENT?

Call the University Store at (307) 766-3264 or email Mattie Wordeman at mwordema@uwyo.edu.

See You on the 18th

The evening starts at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18, in the Wyoming Union ballroom. RSVP with your name and email so the University Store knows you're coming.

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