Rendezvous With A Writer Podcast

#14 Guest Authors & Poets Henry Parke, Tom Swearingen, Doris Daley & DocMehl

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

#13 Guests Author E. Joe Brown & True West Magazine Film Editor Henry Parke

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

#12 Guest Authors Gency Brown & Juni Fisher

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

#11 Guest Authors Peggy Chambers & Rene Gutteridge

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

#10 Guest Author Deanne Stillman

Critically acclaimed author DEANNE STILLMAN joined hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell for an engaging conversation about two of her books. First, we talked about "Desert Reckoning: A Deputy Sheriff, a Mojave Hermit, and the Biggest Manhunt in Modern California History." Then we discussed "Blood Brothers: The Story of the Strange Friendship Between Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill." Deanne Stillman's website: Deanne Stillman 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 13, 2022

#9 Guest Poet Tom Swearingen

Our Featured Guest is award-winning Oregon Cowboy Poet TOM SWEARINGEN. Through his original cowboy poetry, Tom tells stories of the people and land of the American West. Named the “2022 & 2019 International Western Music Association Male Poet of the Year,” Tom’s book REFLECTION also an award-winner, was named the 2020 IWMA “Cowboy Poetry Book of the Year.” Tom and his wife, children’s book author Carla Swearingen, can often be found riding their horses in Oregon’s backcountry. Tune in to hear Tom share the back stories and recite several of his original poems. Check out his website for upcoming performance dates, contact information, and to order his book and albums: OREGON COWBOY POET 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 6, 2022

#8 Guests Award-Winners Jennifer Herron & Bobby Marquez

We welcomed guests JENNIFER HERRON and BOBBY MARQUEZ. Known as "The Voice With A Smile" Jennifer Herron is a member of the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame, DJ and an Emmy nominated journalist and award-winning radio host and publicist. For writers and performers, she'll share tips about how to raise your visibility, what a publicist can do for you, and how to prepare for interviews, One of her clients, award-winning singer/songwriter Bobby Marquez shares the backstories to a couple of his songs and we learned about his songwriting process.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 September 29, 2022

#7 Guest Author Claire Fullerton

CLAIRE FULLERTON, an award-winning author, writer, and book reviewer for the New York Journal of Books was our Featured Guest. Tune in for an enlightening, entertaining, and educational conversation about what it means to be a "Southern writer," the backstory to her newest book LITTLE TEA, and insights to her writing process.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 September 15, 2022

#6 Guest Author and Poet Deanna Dickinson McCall

Award winning poet, author, journalist, columnist, and ranch chef DEANNA DICKINSON MCCALL joined hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell. We talked about ranching, writing, creative partnerships, and the recipe for a great cookbook. She recited three poems from her poetry book SPLIT REINS with illustrations by JaNeil Anderson. Along the way, Deanna shared writing tips and the benefits of belonging to a writing group like Western Writers of America (WWA). 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 September 8, 2022

#5 Guest Author & Songwriter Jim Jones and True West Magazine Film Editor Henry Parke

Hosts Bobbi Jean and Jim Bell chatted with two guests this week, True West Magazine Western Film Editor HENRY PARKE and author, songwriter, performer, and storyteller JIM JONES. HENRY delivered his up-to-date state of the Western appearing soon on the big and little screens as well as news of publishing on the Western front. JIM shared backstories and tips on his creative process with an emphasis on his Wrangler award winning song - a co-write with Deanna Dickinson McCall and her husband Dave - OLD HORSES AND OLD MEN and his latest Jared Delaney Western Series title - HALO MOON.Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean BellOpening and closing music, "Hot Texas," courtesy of Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by OutWest ShopShop all Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HEREAired September 1, 2022