Nelson Coral Nye (1907–1997) was an American writer, editor, and reviewer of Western fiction, and wrote non-fiction books on quarter horses.
Besides Nelson C. Nye he also wrote fiction using the pseudonyms Clem Colt and Drake C.
[1] He wrote over 125 books, won two Spur Awards: one for best Western reviewer and critic, and one for his novel Long Run, and in 1968 won the Saddleman Award for ""Outstanding Contributions to the American West".
Before becoming a ranch hand in 1935, he wrote publicity releases and book reviews for the Cincinnati Times-Star and the Buffalo Evening News.
In 1953 Nye co-founded the Western Writers of America (WWA)[2] and served as its first president during 1953–1954.