Best Bobbi Jean Bell Podcasts (2024)

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#85 Guest Author Jim Overstreet 50:42

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LET'S RODEO!Our special guest author, JIM OVERSTREET, knows ranching and rodeo life first hand and writes about them with both authority and love. We talk about his first two Contemporary Westerns - A MONTANA RIVALRY and A MONTANA INHERITANCE both part of his RODEO IN THE BLOOD Series. Meet rivals Rusty and Warren, enemies for life. Then add a girl…

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#84 Guest Author R.G. Yoho 50:40

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Guest Author R.G. YOHO (Bob to his friends) joins hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell for an engaging conversation about his work as both an author and songwriter. We'll learn the backstory to the song, "Ride For The Brand," a co-write with Jim Jones and take a listen. An in-depth discussion of two of his books - the Western fiction page turner BITTER WA…

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#83 Guests Western Film Editor Henry Parke and Author Nancy Elliott 50:37

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STORYTELLING THROUGH WORDS AND MUSIC HENRY PARKE - Film Editor for True West Magazine and author NANCY ELLIOTT join hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell. Henry shares news of the latest on the Western movie and TV frontier. Then we welcome Featured Guest, author Nancy Elliott. We know Nancy as a multi-talented singer/songwriter/performer and fashion desig…

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#82 Guest Author C.M. Wendelboe 51:27

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APRIL GOES OUT WITH A BANG!Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell dodge bullets and crashing waves of water in DEATH UNDER THE DELUGE written by their talented guest, author C.M. WENDLEBOE. The author of several book series, we talk about his 'Spirit Road Mystery Series' and the newest title Death Under the Deluge. Tune in to find out what inspired this sto…

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#81 Guest Alex Dormont - Leader - Hot Texas Swing Band 50:36

1M ago50:36

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WE ARE TAPPIN' OUR TOES AND SNAPPIN' OUR FINGERS!ALEX DORMONT, leader of the award-winning HOT TEXAS SWING BAND joins hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell. Enjoy great music and hear about the history of Western Swing, the backstory of the band and songs, and Alex's songwriting process. Check out their New Album - GOTTA MOVE. Alex Dormont is the Band Lead…

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#80 Guest Western Film Editor Henry Parke and Author Sherry Monahan 50:32

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WE READ, WE COOK, WE EAT, and WE TALK! HENRY PARKE - Film Editor for True West Magazine and Culinary Historian SHERRY MONAHAN joined hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell. Sherry's True West column, "Frontier Fare" always covers a taste of the West. We chatted about her newest book SIGNATURE DISHES OF AMERICA and her earlier one, THE TOMBSTONE COOKBOOK. (W…

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#79 Guest Author Brian Andrews 49:47

2M ago49:47

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO WITH FOUR MINUTES? BRIAN ANDREWS from the writing team of ANDREWS & WILSON returned for a second visit with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell. On this visit, we talked about FOUR MINUTES -the new release by Andrews & Wilson available April 2, 2024.FOUR MINUTES is the latest brilliant techno-thriller from the #1 internationally bestsel…

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#78 Guest Author Jeanne Cooney 50:37

2M ago50:37

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Cozy Mystery Writer JEANNE COONEY joins hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell for a second helping of IT'S MURDER, her fun cozy mystery series. We chat about her newest title, IT'S MURDER, YOU BETCHA! A QUIRKY MURDER MYSTERY WITH RECIPES. Set in Northwest Minnesota in February, sisters Doris and Grace return to solve the murder of Lars Carlson - the so-cal…

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#77 Guest Author Candace Simar 50:20

2M ago50:20

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Award-winning author CANDACE SIMAR joins hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell for an engaging conversation about her historical fiction novel SISTER LUMBERJACK. We follow a cast of unforgettable characters in a Minnesota logging camp during the winter of 1893. Obstacles abound. Will they survive the harsh and dangerous winter? Three lives intersect at Sta…

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#76 Host Tom Swearingen and Guest Mark Munzert 50:41

2M ago50:41

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Episode #76 Aired March 7, 2024 Guest Host TOM SWEARINGEN chats with Cowboy Poet MARK MUNZERT. Tune in for an entertaining and informative conversation about the roots of cowboy poetry and what inspires the poems of both these talented poets. MARK recites several of his favorite poems. Guest Host - Tom Swearingen Hosts -Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Open…

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#75 Guest Songwriter, Author, and Performer Jim Jones 50:41

3M ago50:41

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Episode #75 Aired February 29, 2024 AWARD-WINNING JIM JONES JOINS US! Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell chat with the award-winning Jim Jones! Jim joins us to share insights into just three of the ways he tells stories - the written word, original music, and now film. A Western/Folk Singer/Songwriter, Author and a native Texan who hangs his hat in New …

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#74 Guest Author Martha Burns 51:21

3M ago51:21

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Episode #74 Aired February 22, 2024 AUTHOR MARTHA BURNS JOINS US!Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell chat with award-winning author Martha Burns. She returns with her new book, ACROSS THE NARROWS. Releasing February 27, what a privilege it was to read it in advance! Martha's storytelling has been called "addictive," "poignant," and "engaging." We agree! …

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#73 Guest Author E. Joe Brown 51:21

3M ago51:21

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Episode #73 - Aired February 15, 2024 WE MET CHARLIE AND SUSAN IN BOOK #1 - WHAT'S NEXT? Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell chat with Featured Guest - Returning Author E. Joe Brown. In this episode they chat about Joe's second book in the KELLY CAN SAGA - A COWBOY'S FORTUNE. "The cutthroat world of big oil is very different from the life of a humble cow…

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#72 Guest Author Henry C. Parke 51:26

3M ago51:26

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Episode #72 - Aired February 8, 2024 Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell enjoy chatting with Featured Guest - Author, Screenwriter, Filmmaker and Film and TV Editor for True West Magazine, HENRY C. PARKE. We have a lively conversation about his newly released (February 6, 2024) book THE GREATEST WESTERNS EVER MADE AND THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THEM. If you lik…

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#71 Guests Western Film Editor Henry C. Parke and Author Manuela Schneider 50:54

4M ago50:54

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Episode #71 - Aired February 1, 2024 Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell enjoy chatting with HENRY C. PARKE, Film Editor for True West Magazine, kicks off the show with his monthly "Henry's Western Round-up" report of all things happening on the Western Film Frontier. Returning guest, award-winning author MANUELA SCHNEIDER, joins us to talk about her new…

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#70 Guest Author Deborah Swenson 49:49

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Episode #70 - Aired January 18, 2024 Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell enjoy a lively and animated conversation with award-winning author DEBORAH SWENSON about the first two books in her DESERT HILLS TRILOGY. Jim read Book #1 - TILL MY LAST BREATH and Bobbi Jean read TILL MY LAST DAY. Question - What are these stories...Thriller? Mystery? Time Travel A…

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#69 Guest Author Gency Brown 50:51

4M ago50:51

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Episode #69, Aired January 11, 2024. Author GENCY BROWN joins hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell to chat about her newly released book A RIGHT FINE LIFE! Written in the tradition of a memorable country ballad, but with a twist, A RIGHT FINE LIFE takes the reader into the dreams and daily life of a talented yet struggling country musician, Randy Walters.…

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#68 Guests Western Film Editor Henry C. Parke and Author Mike Torreano 51:40

4M ago51:40

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Episode #68. Aired January 4, 2024. Returning guests, True West Magazine Film Editor, HENRY C. PARKE and award-winning author MIKE TORREANO, kick off 2024! Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell catch up with them both. HENRY recaps what's happening in the world of Western Film. MIKE shares the backstory and author insights into his newly released historica…

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#67 Guest Host Tom Swearingen with Featured Guest Micki Fuhrman 50:43

5M ago50:43

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Episode #67 What happens when two award-winning word wranglers share an hour of conversation? Magic! Poet TOM SWEARINGEN steps in to guest host this broadcast with his special guest author, singer, songwriter, and musician MICKI FUHRMAN. Together, they explore the mysteries of how lyrics and songs are created, (when is it similar to writing poetry …

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#66 Guest Author Ann Parker 50:54

5M ago50:54

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Episode #66 Featured Guest Author ANN PARKER joins hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell to discuss her latest title, the multi-award winning THE SECRET IN THE WALL, Book #8 of her popular SILVER RUSH MYSTERY SERIES. The year is 1882 and the location is "The Paris of the West" - San Francisco. What happens when a typical remodeling job - breaking through a…

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#65 Guest Author Erin Pringle 51:23

5M ago51:23

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Episode #65 Featured Guest Author ERIN PRINGLE joined hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell for an engaging conversation about her newly released book of stories, UNEXPECTED WEATHER EVENTS. Each story takes place against a wintery background with characters deeply involved in life changing experiences. Trust author ERIN PRINGLE to take your heart and soul …

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#64 Featured Guests Henry C. Parke and Lynn Downey 50:55

5M ago50:55

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#64 Featured Guests Film Editor HENRY C. PARKE and Author LYNN DOWNEYWhat fun hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell had chatting with their guests HENRY C. PARKE and LYNN DOWNEY! Tune in for True West Magazine's film editor, HENRY PARKE'S latest news about Westerns on Film and TV, and an important announcement! LYNN DOWNEY shared engaging backstories about…

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#63 Guest Author Chris Mullen 50:44

6M ago50:44

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Award-winning Guest Author CHRIS MULLEN joined hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell to chat about ROWDY: WILD AND MEAN, SHARP AND KEEN, the first title of his six book ROWDY Series. Enjoy adventure stories packed with fast-moving action, unexpected twists and turns and engaging characters set in the West? Then this book (and series) is for you! From the f…

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#62 Guest Author Gretchen Cherington 49:47

6M ago49:47

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Guest Author GRETCHEN CHERINGTON returned to chat with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell about her recently released memoir THE BUTCHER, the EMBEZZLER, and the FALL GUY: A FAMILY MEMOIR OF SCANDAL AND GREED IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY. In 1922, George A. Hormel-founder of the multibillion-dollar company Hormel Foods--fired Gretchen Cherington's grandfather, A…

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#61 Guest Author Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin 51:30

6M ago51:30

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DR. BARBARA KOLTUSKA-HASKIN joined us to chat about her award-winning book HOW MY BRAIN WORKS: A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING IT BETTER AND KEEPING IT HEALTHY. Have you ever walked into a room not remembering why you're there? Perhaps you've found yourself struggling to find the perfect word - usually a simple task, but frequently a challenge? In an easy…

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#60 Guest Author Writing Team Sue Boggio and Mare Pearl 51:56

6M ago51:56

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The writing team of SUE BOGGIO and MARE PEARL authors of the recently released critically acclaimed novel, HUNGRY SHOES, joined us tonight. So much to talk about...their long lasting friendship, the Beatles, collaborating, and the inspiration behind their powerful story, "Hungry Shoes." Tune in to find out what "hungry shoes" refers to and meet Gra…

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#59 Guest Host Poet Tom Swearingen and Singer, Songwriter, Playwright Claudia Nygaard 51:11

6M ago51:11

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Guest Host, award-winning cowboy poet TOM SWEARINGEN, is joined by Special Guest award-winning Singer/Songwriter and Playwright CLAUDIA NYGAARD. Tune in for their conversation about Claudia's songwriting process AND the backstory to her first ever musical play production. Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell - out-of-town this week Open and closing music…

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#58 Guest Author Carmen Peone 51:41

6M ago51:41

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Jim and I read both books, the first two of a three book trilogy SEVEN TINE RANCH series, by our guest CARMEN PEONE. Her books are compelling reads - inspirational stories of hope, healing and horses. Important issues Carmen addresses include MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women), domestic violence and abuse. She writes inspirational stories…

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#57 Guest Poet Gayle Lauradunn 47:25

6M ago47:25

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Join us and our guest poet GAYLE LAURADUNN for our discussion of her award-winning book of poetry ALL THE WILD AND HOLY: A LIFE OF EUNICE WILLIAMS 1696-1785. Who was Eunice Williams? What was it about her story that compelled Gayle to research her for 12 years? Are you familiar with the events of February 29, 1704? That's the date of the infamous D…

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#56 Guest Author Writing Team Natalie Bright and Denise F. McAllister 51:16

6M ago51:16

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What happens when two talented authors decide to write together? They discover their interests, knowledge, and writing styles complement each other. The result is nine books! Welcome to MAVERICK HEART, Book One of the six book WILD COW RANCH SERIES, and the world created through the imaginations of writing team NATALIE BRIGHT and DENISE F. MCALLIST…

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#55 Guest Author W. Michael Farmer 51:05

6M ago51:05

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I was born on the prairies where the wind blew free and there was nothing to break the light of the sun. I was born where there were no enclosures. ---Geronimo - as per author W. Michael Farmer Multi-award-winning author, W. MICHAEL FARMER, has a passion for the history of the Western frontier. Combining 15 plus years of research into 19th century …

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#54 Guest Poet Darrell Arnold, Singer/Songwriter Tom Hiatt, and True West Film Editor Henry Parke 52:03

6M ago52:03

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It was a full house in the studio! Kicking off the show, True West Magazine Film Editor HENRY PARKE shared the latest news on what's happening in Western film and TV - including his recent interview with the movie Tombstone's starring actress Dana Delaney. Cowboy poet, DARRELL ARNOLD and singer/songwriter Western musician TOM HIATT joined us to tal…

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#53 Guest Author Jeanne Cooney 51:25

6M ago51:25

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WHO DUNNIT IT? That's what every mystery reader wants to know! Author JEANNE CONNEY shares the story behind her humorous, entertaining, and puzzling cozy mystery, IT'S MURDER, DONTCHA KNOW?. The first book in a new 3-part series, Jeanne's cast of characters in a small northern Minnesota town will charm and beguile you. But which one is the murderer…

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#52 Guest Author Kathleen Morris 48:04

6M ago48:04

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Award-winning author KATHLEEN MORRIS joined us for a lively discussion about her latest novel GOLDDIGGER: THE LEGENDARY NELLIE CASHMAN. Jim and I have spent time in Tombstone, AZ (one of the many mining towns she lived in) and often saw her name in museum label copy - but couldn't find out much about her. Finally, Kathleen Morris presents this rema…

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#51 Guest Author Parris Afton Bonds 51:11

6M ago51:11

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New York Times Best Selling Author PARRIS AFTON BONDS joined us to chat about her newest Romance Thriller ANSWERING THE CALL. With her 70th birthday looming, main character, Lauren Hillard, awakens each morning wondering if there isn't an easier way. One day, in the shower, she hears a clear call to adventure - walk away from the comfortable but mu…

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#50 Guest Author Kathleen M. Rodgers 48:43

6M ago48:43

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“We’re the Flying Cutterbucks,” Daddy announced into the shiny cigarette lighter he’d pull from the dashboard, pretending it was a microphone. “Sit back and enjoy the ride.” Author KATHLEEN M. RODGERS joined us to chat about her fourth book, THE FLYING CUTTERBUCKS. Set in 2016-2017 with deep roots in the early 1970s, the story is told through the l…

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#49 Guest Author Manuela Schneider and True West Magazine Film Editor Henry Parke 51:46

6M ago51:46

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This week we are CELEBRATING! It is our ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW, and we are joined by True West Magazine film editor HENRY PARKE and award- winning author MANUELA SCHNEIDER. HENRY shares all the latest Western film and TV production news. With the 30th anniversary of the movie Tombstone being celebrated this year, look for his interview with actr…

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#48 Guest Authors Peggy Chambers and The Rev. Dr. John Toles 50:40

6M ago50:40

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Author PEGGY CHAMBERS returns to the show along with Jim and Bobbi and her guest, THE REV. DR. JOHN TOLES, author of the FATHER ANTHONY SAVEL MYSTERY SERIES! It was an interesting and engaging talk between two authors and two readers. John shared the backstory to the series, the joys and challenges of writing mysteries, and what he's working on nex…

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#47 Guest Author J.R. Sanders 50:11

6M ago50:11

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Do you enjoy "hard boiled detective" stories? Have we got a series for you! Meet Los Angeles based private eye, NATE ROSS. The year is 1939, he's hired to determine the truth behind a father's death - was it suicide or murder? Written in the first person, we ride along with Nate as he uncovers the clues...along the way we meet a cast of unforgettab…

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#46 Guest Author Sandi Wright 50:14

6M ago50:14

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Children's book author and illustrator SANDI WRIGHT joined us to share the backstory to her SANTA FE SAM SERIES including the books: THE ADVENTRUES OF SANTA FE SAM SEDONA'S SEARCH ALBUQUERQUE GERDY Each book has a compelling main character and story line, and each one comes to life with the MAGIC of Augmented Reality! Don't know what AR is? Join us…

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#45 Guest Author Frank Weber and True West Magazine Film Editor Henry Parke 50:28

6M ago50:28

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We chatted with two guests tonight - HENRY PARKE brought us up to date with the latest news on the Western film and TV front. Returning true crime thriller author, FRANK WEBER, spoke about his newest release, THE HAUNTED HOUSE OF HILLMAN- H2OH. Do you believe a house can be haunted? Was there a house in your neighborhood with that reputation - even…

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#44 Guest Author Writing Team Andrews And Wilson 50:56

6M ago50:56

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The international bestselling thriller writing team of BRIAN ANDREWS and JEFFREY WILSON - known as ANDREWS AND WILSON - chatted with us about their most recent book DEMPSEY, part of the popular TIER ONE Series. We talk about their successful collaboration writing process, what inspires the series, the power of strong, engaging characters so much mo…

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#43 Guest Host Poet Tom Swearingen and Guest Author, Songwriter Jon Chandler 51:01

6M ago51:01

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WHAT A GREAT INTERVIEW!!! Two award-winning storytellers took center stage tonight. Guest Host Poet TOM SWEARINGEN chatted about songwriting and writing with multi-SPUR winner singer/songwriting and author JON CHANDLER. Engaging, entertaining, and educational - Tom and Jon share their insights into the creation of story...and, as you know, Story Is…

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#42 Guest Author Pat Wahler 50:12

6M ago50:12

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Award-winning author PAT WAHLER joined us for a lively and engaging conversation about two of her books THE ROSE OF WASHINGTON SQUARE: A NOVEL OF ROSE O'NEILL, CREATOR OF THE KEWPIE DOLL and I AM MRS. JESSE JAMES. Both books are written in the first person, inviting the reader to live their experiences up-close-and-personal. Pat Wahler, a native of…

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#41 Guest Author Dan Batson 49:36

6M ago49:36

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Author DAN BATSON shares the backstory to his heartfelt and engaging memoir recounting the years his wife Donna and he shared. MORNING takes us from their days falling in love, starting their careers and family, and finding their place in their community. Dan captures personal moments of their lives in vivid detail - words are like painterly stroke…

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#40 Guest Author Bob Brill and True West Magazine Film Editor Henry Parke 49:54

6M ago49:54

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Good friends joined us, it was like "old home week." HENRY PARKE, Western movie film editor for True West Magazine kicked off the show with his monthly round-up of the latest Western movie and TV news. No stranger to radio, BOB BRILL, former co-host of THE WRITER'S BLOCK, joined us for a lively discussion about three of his books: FAN LETTERS TO A …

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#39 Guest Author Teddy Jones 49:52

6M ago49:52

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Author TEDDY JONES joined us for an engaging conversation about her latest book, MARVA COPE, part of her JACKSON'S POND book series. A story of one woman's search for a place to call home, for a close friend, and for a community. Marva Cope is that woman and we follow her story from youth to her fifties, traveling back to where her story begins to …

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#38 Guest Author Vince Pinkerton 49:49

6M ago49:49

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Our Special Guest was VINCE PINKERTON, the author of two books, THE DEVIL PLAYS SIX STRING and THE DEVIL AND THE DANCE HALL GIRL. Tune in to hear about the backstories of these books, what inspired Vince to write them, and get an inside look at some of the major characters...especially the Devil himself, Mr. Give. Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Ope…

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#37 Guest Author Linda Strader 50:18

6M ago50:18

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Do you watch the weekly drama series "Fire Country?" Jim and I were engaged reading LINDA STRADER'S first-hand account of her summers on the front lines fighting wildfires. We chatted with her about the daily life of a real wildfire crew member. Linda is one of the first women hired on a fire crew with the U.S. Forest Service. A naive 21-year-old i…

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#36 Guest Author Johnny D. Boggs 49:54

6M ago49:54

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Author JOHNNY D. BOGGS was our Special Guest tonight. Jim and I prepped for our conversation with Johnny by reading the book we discussed - AMERICAN NEWSPAPER JOURNALISTS ON FILM: PORTRAYALS OF THE PRESS DURING THE SOUND ERA...and watched many of the films he describes. This book is full of fabulous information...and movie titles...and we couldn't …

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