Featured Author Spotlight: Richard A. Noble

Today, Outskirts Press shines the spotlight on Richard A. Noble, a dynamic writer and storyteller whose background in journalism and publishing fuels the rich historical narratives of his King Cotton trilogy.

With decades of experience in newspapers, magazines, and educational publishing—both in Canada and the U.S.—Noble brings a sharp eye for detail and a rich sense of drama to every page. Now retired and writing full time from Colorado, Noble blends his academic background (University of Toronto, B.A. and M.B.A.) with a lifelong fascination for American history to create novels that are as informative as they are irresistibly entertaining.

Richard A. Noble’s King Cotton trilogy is a masterfully crafted blend of historical authenticity, high-stakes adventure, and charismatic storytelling. Noble launched the series in November 2023 with King Cotton, introducing readers to Jack Bailey—a cotton trader-turned-war correspondent whose schemes wend through the Civil War’s defining moments, including Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, and the burning of Columbia. Along the way, Jack crosses paths with giants like Lincoln, Grant, Sherman, and Harriet Tubman—his morally ambiguous journey anchored in rich historical detail.

In May 2024, Noble released King Cotton II: Kentucky Gold, following Jack as he flees Washington post-Lincoln’s assassination. Unearthing Confederate gold in Kentucky, he traverses the Old West, rubbing shoulders with Wild Bill Hickok, Buffalo Bill Cody, the James brothers, Kit Carson, and P.T. Barnum. Action-packed events—from quick‑draw duels and cattle drives to train robberies and the Battle of Beecher Island—continue Noble’s tradition of embedding his hero in real history.

The latest installment, King Cotton III: Jack & the Ripper, debuted in April 2025. Jack’s exploits now whisk him from Wild West showdowns to the grim streets of Whitechapel in 1888, where he crosses paths with Jack the Ripper. The novel also finds him tangled in the Cuban Ten Years’ War, diplomatic negotiations, and continuing brush-ins with icons like Custer and Hickok—all meticulously grounded in documented history and supporting footnotes.

Behind this amazing trilogy is an author whose own life is steeped in storytelling craft. Richard Allan “Rick” Noble spent decades in journalism and digital publishing—from The Globe and Mail in Canada to a U.S. career spanning newspapers, periodicals, and educational media—before retiring in 2022. Educated at the University of Toronto (B.A., M.B.A.), he now resides and writes in colorful Colorado!

Click here, here, and here to see books one, two, and three of his King Cotton trilogy; and get an instant 10% discount when ordering online!

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