A Woman of the West

Writer of the West

Showcasing our feminine roots.

I tell the stories of the women of the American West. The backbone of our storied history. The quiet strength that wove the foundation of our lives. The wild women — living on the edge where grass meets sky, dirt crusts beneath fingernails, and horizons stretch wide with the dreams they made, and continue to make, come true.

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  • Married into 140 years of Nebraskan ranching.

  • Calling Colorado home.

  • Exploring the American West.

  • With the ocean in my bones.

Recent Musings

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I Am The Edge
I Am The Edge

By Hilary Noonan

There’s an edge to everything

Cold edges to the frozen seats of the car in the morning as we rush off to school in the winter

We sit on fingertips and rock back and forth looking for warmth, covering the edges, covering the cold

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Holy Dirt
Holy Dirt

"Holy Dirt" by Hilary Noonan is a soul-stirring personal essay that navigates the surreal landscape of New Mexico, where the author grapples with exhaustion, seeks familiarity, and encounters the mystical allure of Chimayo's El Santuario. Through vivid prose and poignant reflections, Noonan explores the intersection of faith, healing, and the sacred, weaving a narrative that transcends the physical journey into a deeper contemplation of life's mysteries.

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It’s that Glühwein time of year. 🎄🍷
An ode to late November. #nebraska #sandhills #poetry #poems #latefallcolors
Being an adult is a *dramatic* experience. Shooketh to my core. (Been at it a while.) Nebraska is a fail proof salve, and probably America’s best kept secret. Don’t you dare tell anyone. #poems #poetry #lifequotes #adulting #adult #n
I promised myself I would hike a 14er this summer. Accidentally chose a midling trail which was *crazy* hard. The top of a mountain, as it turns out, is a little terrifying. Life is full of moments like that - like being stuck on the side of sheer mo
My era.

Contact Hilary.

hilarynoonanauthor@gmail.com

Morrison, Colorado