Rendezvous With A Writer Podcast

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

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 though you knew you should stay away - it called to you again and again to come "visit?" This story just won't let you go! Frank shares the backstory to this 'grim thriller." Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Open and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest ShopShop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired July 6, 2023

#44 Guest Author Writing Team Andrews And Wilson

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 more! Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean BellOpen 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 June 29, 2023

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

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 Everything!Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean were out-of-town this week.Opening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest ShopShop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired June 22, 2023

#42 Guest Author Pat Wahler

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 Missouri, was compelled to write the stories of these two Missouri women. She shares the back stories to each book - what inspired her to write them, what surprises she uncovered in her research, and provides book launch and writing tips. We had fun reading both books ... so will you!Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing BandSponsored by OutWest ShopShop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired June 15, 2023

#41 Guest Author Dan Batson

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 strokes upon the canvas. Although they both share a deep faith, when cancer takes Donna, Dan is left adrift - drowning in his grief - faith shattered. Yet his story continues. Through his pain God reveals His never-ending transformative love and Dan's faith is restored. MORNING confirms what we know - the darkest time is just before sunrise and every morning is a new day to embrace.Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest ShopShop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired June 8, 2023

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

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 STRIPPER: A PATTI WAGGIN TALE, his first mystery THE TATTOO MURDER and the latest in his Western series LANCER HERO OF THE WEST: THE BROKEN BOW AFFAIR. Each book has an interesting backstory, Bob shares the inspiration behind each and what his plans are for their futures. The first is already a podcast series and a film may be on the way. The second and third titles have sequels in the works.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 June 1, 2023

#39 Guest Author Teddy Jones

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 the current day. Teddy Jones shares the backstory of the series, of "Marva Cope" and some of the key characters and shares a bit of "what's coming next!" Join us! 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 May 25, 2023

#38 Guest Author Vince Pinkerton

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 BellOpen and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of the Hot Texas Swing BandSponsored by OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired May 18, 2023

#37 Guest Author Linda Strader

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 in the mid 1970s, she discovers fighting wildfires is challenging- but in a man's world, they become only one of the challenges she would face. Join us!Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of the Hot Texas Swing BandSponsored by OutWest Shop Shop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired May 11, 2023

#36 Guest Author Johnny D. Boggs

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 read a page without wanting to watch the films mentioned. Tune in for our entertaining conversation! 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 HERE Aired May 4, 2023