Alan C. Huffines was born in Big Spring, Texas in 1964. An 8th generation Texan, he is a field grade combat arms officer and married to the former Caroline Cotham. They have four children: Morgan, Madison, Melissa, and Mark. They make their home in Buffalo Gap, Texas.
He received a BA in history from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, and an MA in history from Norwich University in Montpelier, Vermont.
He is a member of Western Writers of America and The Company of Military Historians, and received the Bronze Star Medal for achievement in the Persian Gulf War. He was a featured author at the 1999 and 2001 Texas Book Festival and has appeared on CSPAN's "Book TV." He has provided historical work on several feature films and documentaries including: "Gone to Texas" (CBS, 1986); "Glory" (Tri-Star, 1989); "Son of the Morning Star" (ABC, 1990); "Two for Texas" (TNT, 1997) and "The Real Cowboy: Portrait of an American Icon" (Kurtis Productions, 1999). Most recently he served as the military advisor to "The Alamo" (Touchstone 2004).
2000 Western Writers of America conference at the YO Ranch Resort Hotel in Kerrville, Texas. From left: Rod Timanus, Stephen Harrigan, Frank Thompson, Paul Hutton, Steve Hardin, Bill Groneman, Alan Huffines, and Randy Eickhoff.
