Rendezvous With A Writer Podcast
Hosts OutWest Shop’s Bobbi Jean Bell and Jim Bell chat LIVE with creators of the written word including authors, songwriters, and poets. Unscripted. Entertaining. Informative. Tune in to enjoy live conversation with their guests about their latest project and their creative process. Supporters of the wordsmith are included too like literary agents, publicists, publishers and more. To inquire about appearing on the broadcast: bobbijeanbell@gmail.com
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Episodes
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Western Mystery writer MIKE TORREANO joined us for an entertaining and insightful conversation about writing his latest Western Mystery, the award- winning WHITE SANDS GOLD, but with a plot that twists and turns, with unexpected action and revelations...well...we didn't want to spoil this page-turning mystery set in 1890 Las Cruces...so...we covered additional topics including his writing process, character development and crafting dialogue, the Code of the West, and got his answer to our question "Do Westerns still matter today?" Take a listen! MIKE TORREANO WEBSITE - https://miketorreano.com/ Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired January 12, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Looking for a great read? Enjoy the combination of Thriller/Mystery/Romance and True Story? Look no further than author FRANK F. WEBER'S book series! We chatted with Frank about his newest thriller title BLACK AND BLUE. It was the First Thursday of the Month so our good friend HENRY PARKE, Western Film Editor of True West Magazine, kicked off the show with his latest "Henry's Western Round-Up News." We kicked off 2023 with a BANG! Take a look/listen! Frank F. Weber - http://frankweberauthor.com/ Henry Parke - Henry's Western Roundup Blog Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired January 5, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
MAKE 2023 THE YEAR OF SOMETHING BIG! Author, Dream Builder and Transformational Life Coach, SUSAN SHERAYKO joined us for the final 2022 broadcast. Together - we looked forward to 2023! What about you? Stuck in a rut? New dreams but no idea how to launch them? This show is for you! Susan shares the back story to her book RAINBOWS OVER RUINS - part memoir and part a primer on how to go for your dreams!Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest ShopShop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired December 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
Author SUSAN COMPO joined us for a lively conversation about her two biographies WARREN OATES: A WILD LIFE and a "film biography" EARTHBOUND: DAVID BOWIE AND THE MAN WHO FELL TO EARTH. She shares the stories behind both books, the challenges and joys of research, and news of her current writing project WEST OF SHEPARD: THE LIFE AND WORK OF SAM SHEPARD. Tune in for writing tips and insights. Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean BellOpening and closing music "Hot Texas" courtesy Hot Texas Swing BandSponsored by OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired December 22, 2022
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Tonight's RENDEZVOUS with WRITER STEPHEN MCGUIRE was engaging! Who knew chatting about painful childhoods, vicious serial killers, and running for political office could be so entertaining...dare I say...fun! Tune in to hear author Stephen McGuire share the back story to his newest book FRACTURED POWER and his writing process. He knows how to spin a story told through the lives...and deaths...of engaging characters. Read with a light on!Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean BellOpening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy Hot Texas Swing BandSponsored by OutWest Shop. Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HEREAired December 15, 2022
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
WHAT FUN WE HAD WITH GUEST CHILDREN'S AUTHOR BARBARA ALT! Author of the three-book series including ROSE, LILY and VIOLET guest Barbara Alt shared the engaging back story to each of these titles as well as her writing, editing, and graphic design process. Fully hands on, if you're thinking about writing and self-publishing you'll enjoy her insights.Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean BellOpening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy Hot Texas Swing BandSponsored by OutWest ShopShop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired December 8, 2022
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
It was a full house tonight! HENRY PARKE, Western Film Editor for TRUE WEST Magazine brought us up-to-date with the latest news of Westerns on the big and small screen. Award-winning Cowboy Poet TOM SWEARINGEN, returned as a "guest host" and brought along two friends - award-winning wordsmiths, poets, and songwriters DORIS DALEY and DOC MEHL. They all shared great writing/creative tips for wordsmiths and songwriters - so insightful and authentic. We heard 4 of my favorite pieces - from Doris - "April 1881" and "Three Quarter Time" and from Doc "A Quilt In Northern Nebraska" and a writing collaboration with Doris - "Simple Pleasures." Take a listen!Hosts Jim & Bobbi Jean BellOpening 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 1, 2022
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
If it's the First Thursday of the Month then we Rendezvous with HENRY PARKE, Western Film Editor for TRUE WEST Magazine, to catch up on the latest news of Western Films and TV. E. JOE BROWN, author of A COWBOY'S DESTINY, Book One of The Kelly Can Saga, joined us for a lively conversation about writing, blogging, book tours, and more! Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean BellOpening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing BandSponsored by OutWest ShopShop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HEREAired November 4, 2022
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Something "magical" happens when two authors get together and chat about writing and the writing process. Author GENCY BROWN takes the lead and discusses INDELIBLE LINK with author JUNI FISHER - one on one, writer to writer. Attention Readers - JUNI FISHER'S novel INDELIBLE LINK grabs you from page one, word one and will not let you go. Attention Writers - why did Juni set the book in New Orleans, was it challenging to write the story in two different time periods. what is it about the circus that captured her attention, and what's the connection of addiction-a monkey-and tattoos? RENDEZVOUS WITH A WRITER is where Writers and Readers Meet, and Story is Everything. Join us for this engaging, informative, and entertaining conversation!Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean BellOpening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing BandSponsored by OutWest ShopShop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HEREAired October 27, 2022
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Featured Authors PEGGY CHAMBERS and RENE GUTTERIDGE joined us for a lively and engaging conversation about writing - scripts for feature films like FAMILY CAMP, book to Hallmark movie - MY LIFE AS A DOORMAT - and the novel NEVER THE BRIDE, a collaboration of the authors Rene Gutteridge and Cheryl McKay. There's a discussion about the benefits of attending author conferences like WriterCon, and why a "writer pause" can be beneficial to the creative process. Visit Peggy Chambers - https://peggylchambers.com/ Visit Rene Gutteridge - https://www.renegutteridge.com/Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean BellOpening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing BandSponsored by OutWest ShopShop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HEREAired October 20, 2022