Rendezvous With A Writer Podcast

#152 Guest Author Candace Simar

"MY CURES WORK IF YOU CAN STAND THEM." Dr. GamlaCANDACE SIMAR chats with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell
Award-winning author CANDACE SIMAR returns to chat about her new title MONTANA MATRIMONIAL NEWS, and we can’t wait! This captivating book tells the story of lonely homesteaders on the Dakota prairie who are looking for wives in the newspaper called the "Montana Matrimonial News," an entire newspaper dedicated to personal ads. This popular paper went all over the US and into Europe. Candace shares the stories of these 1888 Dakota Territory homesteaders.
Find "everything Rendezvous" in one place! A BIG thank you to Janell Madison of "Clicks By Madison" for creating our page! Check it out - rendezvouswithawriter.com 
Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored byBlue Cottage Agency  Clicks By Madison  and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired September 11, 2025  

#151 Guest Authors Jim Jones and Henry C. Parke

SOME THINGS ARE JUST HARD TO K I L L JIM JONES AND HENRY C. PARKE chat with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean BellSeptember 2025 kicks off with two returning guests, True West Magazine Film Editor HENRY C. PARKE and Storyteller JIM JONES. Tune in for this month's update of what's happening in Western film and TV with co-host HENRY C. PARKE, Film Editor for True West Magazine and author of THE GREATEST WESTERNS EVER MADE AND THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THEMWe all chat with multi-talented and award-winning singer, songwriter, and author JIM JONES. Fans of Western frontier stories will recognize Jim Jones from his prior ‘Moon” series of stories of the West. His newest title, HUNTER’S MOON, adds to his blossoming tales of Jared and Eleanor Delaney’s lives with a focus on finding a new life purpose and avenging murder. This fifth title wraps the series.  About The Book "Hunter's Moon" heartily embraces all the facets that make for a superior Western story: emotionally compelling characters, discussions of motives and approaches to life, and historical and political revelations that are nicely embedded in the atmosphere of the 1800s."--Midwest Book ReviewThey say the hunter's moon is a time to find your courage and power; a time to take action and make changes. Jared Delaney has been adrift in the wilderness for the past year, waiting for his life to change. Now he will wait no more. He will take control of that which he can, and hunt down the final outlaw who was responsible for the deaths of his friends, Sheriff Nathan Averill and his wife, Christy.Set in the late 1880s in the New Mexico Territory, the story is the finale of the Jared Delaney series in which decent, honest folks have to defend their lives and livelihood from the ruthless criminals who would take them. Sometimes, it really is about good versus evil.Find "everything Rendezvous" in one place! A BIG thank you to Janell Madison of "Clicks By Madison" for creating our page! Check it out - rendezvouswithawriter.com 
Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored byBlue Cottage Agency  Clicks By Madison  and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired September 4, 2025  

#150 Guest Author E. Joe Brown

A COWBOY'S DILEMMAE. JOE BROWN chats with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Returning author E. JOE BROWN joins us to chat about A COWBOY'S DILEMMA, the newest installment of his popular "Kelly Can Saga." Tune in for the latest news on the lives, and dreams, of Charlie and Susan Kelly. It's the precipice of Prohibition in Oklahoma, business is booming and the Kellys plan to expand their Kelly Oil business but there are major threats to contend with. Will they be sidelined or will they succeed?
About The Book
"Filled with interesting historical insights and a parade of bigger-than-life characters, "A Cowboy's Dilemma," brings the changing Old West of 1919-1920 to life. This is the third in the Kelly Can series, but new readers can enjoy this story without missing a beat."
--Anne Hillerman, Author of the award-winning Chee/Leaphorn/Manuelito Mysteries Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by Blue Cottage Agency  Clicks By Madison  and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired August 28, 2025  
 

#149 Guest Author Micah Thorp

GRIPPING TALE OF FAMILY, LEGACY, AND L A N D R I G H T SMICAH THORP chats with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell 
Oregon homesteader struggles to protect his heritage after a new species of vole is discovered on his land....well, it's about that... and So Much More!!!Author MICAH THORP sits down with us to chat about his new award-winning book AEGOLIUS CREEK available September 16, 2025. We talk about his writing background and the inspiration behind this multi-faceted story with its cast of engaging characters dealing with complex issues. 
About The Book
"Aegolius Creek is a gripping tale of family, legacy, and land rights in which a father fights for control over his Oregon homestead. As environmentalists, politicians, and profiteers clash over a fragile ecosystem, one family's struggle for identity, justice, and belonging takes center stage in this powerful novel about the limits of ownership and the cost of conviction."
-Maryka Biaggio, Award-winning author of Parlor Games and The Model SpyHosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by Blue Cottage Agency  Clicks By Madison  and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired August 21, 2025  
 

#148 Guest Author R.G. Stanford

BROTHERS, BEST FRIENDS, PARTNERS IN C R I M ER. G. STANFORD chats with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell  A family saga starring engaging characters, the choices they make, and the consequences that stretch across the years will keep you turning the pages. Meet Morris and Jane and their sons Robert, Albert, and Matt.  You'll laugh, you'll gasp, you'll ponder, and you'll eagerly await Book 2! Raised on the beaches of South Texas, guest author R.G. STANFORD ("Robbie" to her friends) has always been drawn to stories that transcend time. A personal twenty-year journey into her genealogy uncovered incredible stories about her family and the people who once lived in the Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory. Tune in for an engaging conversation with R.G. Stanford about how these stories, and the truth of her family, inspired THE BROTHERS BROWN - A FAMILY SAGA - PART ONE.  
Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored byBlue Cottage Agency  Clicks By Madison  and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired August 14, 2025  

#147 Guest Authors Ann Charles & Henry C. Parke

WELCOME TO D E A D W O O D....ANN CHARLES AND HENRY C. PARKE chat with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell We kick off August with two announcements! It's our THIRD BIRTHDAY! Rendezvous With A Writer launched on August 4, 2022 - the first Thursday of the month. Today's broadcast celebrates our Third Birthday and Anniversary! We just launched a web page for "everything Rendezvous" in one place! A BIG thank you to Janell Madison of "Clicks By Madison" for creating our page! Check it out - rendezvouswithawriter.com Tune in for the monthly update of what's happening in Western film and TV with co-host HENRY C. PARKE, author and Film Editor for True West Magazine. ANN CHARLES gifted Jim & Bobbi and Henry with her book, the COLLECTOR'S EDITION of NEARLY DEPARTED IN DEADWOOD (BOOK 1). When Jim and I opened the box...well...we gasped! Each copy of the book was wrapped in gorgeous purple (think the color of Violet Parker's boots) and included lots of fun "extras." We unwrapped our copy and sent Henry's on to him. Once opened none of us could put it down! Part mystery, spicy romance, heart-stopping thriller, and "to die for" funny... you won't be able to put it down. Join us! Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored byBlue Cottage Agency  Clicks By Madison  and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired August 7, 2025  

#146 Guest Author John Bradshaw

RIDE WITH HEWEY CALLOWAY ON HIS LATEST ADVENTUREAuthor JOHN BRADSHAW chats with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell 
We are looking forward to chatting with author JOHN BRADSHAW about his new novel Elmer Kelton's The Familiar Stranger: A Hewey Calloway Adventure. 
We met John Bradshaw recently at the 2025 Western Writers of America conference in Amarillo and are eager to share the fascinating backstory of the book as well as his insights into the challenges of continuing a series based on Elmer Kelton's beloved character, Hewey Calloway. Join us!Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored byBlue Cottage Agency  Clicks By Madison  and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired July 31, 2025
 

#145 Guest Author Denise F. McAllister

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE! Author DENISE F. MCALLISTER sits down with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell 
We have much to talk about with special guest DENISE F. MCALLISTER! Are you a writer? You'll appreciate Denise's insights into the benefits of working with a professional editor. And, we take an in-depth look at her latest titles, the three book "Katy McKim Mystery" series. We know you will enjoy following Katy McKim's adventures as much as we did!Book 1 - Stalker Or Saint Book 2 - Pegasus Flying Book 3 - Hero Brothers About Denise F. McAllister:
Lovers of the West can be born in the most unlikely of places. For featured guest author Denise F. McAllister, her start was in Miami, Florida, surrounded by beaches and the Everglades. But the marvels of television transported her to stories of the West—Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Virginian, and many others—that she fondly recalls watching with her brother every Saturday morning. Some of her favorite things are horses, boots, cowboys and cowgirls, laptop, word, and coffee!
Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored byBlue Cottage Agency  Clicks By Madison  and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired July 24, 2025

#144 Guest Author Matt Scott

WILL YOU SURVIVE THE LION'S DEN? Author MATT SCOTT visits with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean BellSURVIVING THE LION'S DEN is both the first book in author MATT SCOTT's trilogy and the title of this riveting series. If you enjoy reading an action-packed story with covert military missions, a "superman like" CIA agent, wild car chases, and international intrigue then this book and series is for you! With "conflict on every page" you won't be able to put it down. Be prepared to read late into the night and begin again early in the morning. It'll leave you breathless and hungry for the next installment! Book 2 - The Iranian Deception The Supreme Leader of Iran is dead. Within three hours, the Assembly of Experts names his successor. Will he bring change to Iran's relationship with the west or be their next nightmare? Book 3 - The Ayatollah TakedownIn 1979, the Islamic Revolution gave birth to a new beginning for Iran.But every beginning has an ending......And every ending has a new beginning.Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored byBlue Cottage Agency  Clicks By Madison  and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired July 17, 2025

#143 Guest Author Elisabeth Rhoads

LET'S RENDEZVOUS AT HAGGARD HOUSE!Author ELISABETH RHOADS sits down with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell. Once you enter HAGGARD HOUSE you'll never forget your visit there!Psychological suspense author ELISABETH RHOADS joins us to discuss her brand new historical fiction title HAGGARD HOUSE scheduled for release July 15, 2025! If you enjoy historical fiction and/or the psychological suspense genre, this book is for you! Early reviews caught our attention like this one:"Full of wonderful twists and turns, this riveting story brings the reader back nearly two centuries to a magical place in Michigan where secrets and forbidden love abound."             ----Suzanne Redfearn, #1 Amazon bestselling author of "In an Instant"About Haggard House:1859. The village of Nomaton, Michigan. At the far edge of town stands Haggard House—a place as decayed and strange as the family inside.
​If you like family secrets, you’ve come to the right place.Come on in. Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored byBlue Cottage Agency  Clicks By Madison  and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired July 10, 2025