Rendezvous With A Writer Podcast

#65 Guest Author Erin Pringle

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 into unknown territory and bring you out on the other side with a deeper understanding of life's unexpected events. She shares the inspiration behind these stories and her own unique perspective on writing and life. Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired December 14, 2023
 

#64 Featured Guests Henry C. Parke and Lynn Downey

#64 Featured Guests Film Editor HENRY C. PARKE and Author LYNN DOWNEY
What 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 two of her books. Firstly, we chatted about LEVI STRAUSS: THE MAN WHO GAVE BLUE JEANS TO THE WORLD (did you know 2023 is the 150th Anniversary of the patent of the blue jean?). Then, we talked about her historical fiction novel DUDE OR DIE, the second book of her H Double Bar Dude Ranch Series. And...find out what they are reading now! Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music: Hot Texas courtesy of the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by: OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer Book Titles HEREAired: December 7, 2023

#63 Guest Author Chris Mullen

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 first to the last page, you'll be captivated by ROWDY and you'll look forward to...the next book in the Series! Chris shared backstories to the setting, the characters, and the adventures. Tune in to find out how ROWDY and Chris met, where his favorite places to write are, and...an exciting announcement about what's coming in 2024! Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous with a Writer titles HERE Aired November 30, 2023

#62 Guest Author Gretchen Cherington

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, Alpha LaRue Eberhart, after a decade-long embezzlement scandal. Was he, as rumors suggested, complicit? Cherington digs deep to understand what really happened one hundred years ago--and to make sense of her complicated legacy. Gretchen's in depth research led to insights never before revealed. This book reads like a suspenseful mystery...was her grandfather the "embezzler" or the "fall guy?"Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Open and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest ShopShop all Rendezvous with a Writer book titles HERE Aired November 2, 2023

#61 Guest Author Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin

 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 to read and understand format, neuropsychologist Dr. Barbara Koltuska-Haskin provides practical information about how the brain functions and what we can do to improve brain health and function. I know two things we need to do...get more sleep and eat healthier! Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Open and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired October 26, 2023

#60 Guest Author Writing Team Sue Boggio and Mare Pearl

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 Grace & Maddie and the cast of unique characters that make up their world. This is a compelling story that will move you to laughter and to tears...may these characters be with you for a very long time!Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Open and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired October 19, 2023

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

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, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired October 12, 2023

#58 Guest Author Carmen Peone

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 of hope, healing, and horses...sprinkled with a good helping of romance. BROKEN BONDAGE successfully launched October 3, 2023! We chatted about Carmen's writing career, the inspiration behind this engaging series, AND what she did to prepare for, and execute, the book launch. Carmen offers resources for more information on MMIW and Domestic Violence and Abuse - Carmen Peone Website Resources  Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Open and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired October 5, 2023

#57 Guest Poet Gayle Lauradunn

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 Deerfield, Massachusetts Massacre...the attackers appeared to be Native American and killed 48 villagers, wounded many more, and took 112 captives including the entire Williams family. Eunice Williams was 7 years old at the time...she lived to be 89...a remarkable life. Through Gayle's pen, Eunice shares her story, in her own voice...finally. JOIN US!Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Open and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired September 28, 2023

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

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. MCALLISTER! The story opens in Georgia and quickly travels to Texas as the main character, Carli Jameson, finds herself with a life changing dilemma. With a cast of engaging characters, unexpected twists and turns, and two landscapes demanding Carli's attention, the story is a reader's delight. Natalie and Denise share the backstory to MAVERICK HEART, Book One of the WILD COW RANCH SERIES. Along the way they answer questions about character development, ranching, story arc, and their process of writing as a team.Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Open and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired September 21, 2023