Rendezvous With A Writer Podcast

#112 Guests Authors Natalie Bright and Janice E. Kirk

IT'S ALL ABOUT JOY AND FOOD HostsJim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell welcome two guests to the show! On Thanksgiving Day, JOY and FOOD take center stage. In The Limelight guest, JANICE E. KIRK, shares the backstory of her book DRAWING CLOSE, ENCOUNTERING JOY: AN ARTIST'S PSALMS AND PRAYERS FOR THE EARTH.Through the eyes of an artist, poet, and writer Kirk discovers nature's abiding witness to the "wondrous Mystery wrapped in beauty." We encountered JOY on every page. From JOY we turn our attention to FOOD! Author and historian, NATALIE BRIGHT, talks about the research she did into the history and food of the cattle trailing era. The result is the release of two engaging cookbooks, each steeped in the events and food of this historic time. The first book covers life on the trail, KEEP 'EM FULL AND KEEP 'EM ROLLING: THE ALL AMERICAN CHUCKWAGON COOKBOOK. The second book takes a close look at the destination of the cattle drives - the cattle towns. END OF THE TRAIL EATS: COWBOY APPROVED RECIPES FROM THE COWTOWN CAFE TO THE SALOON focuses on Kansas cattle towns like Abilene, Dodge City and Ellsworth. With holiday gift giving season upon us - add these books to that gift list you are making and checking twice! Books Are The Best Gifts! 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.  OutWest Shop  Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired November 28, 2024 

#111 Author Peter Brandvold and Wolfpack Publishing CEO Mike Bray

IT'S ALL ABOUT TODAY'S WESTERNHosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell welcome two guests to the show! Two of the biggest names in the Western literature genre join us. We welcome MIKE BRAY, CEO of WOLFPACK PUBLISHING, and author PETER BRANDVOLD.  Wolfpack Publishing is home to an all-star stable of award-winning legends and developing superstars in the western fiction, action-adventure, men's adventure, crime fiction, mystery, thriller genres, and more. As the CEO of Wolfpack Publishing, a company Mike Bray co-founded in 2013 with western writer L.J. Martin, Bray has demonstrated impressive leadership in the publishing sector. Under his guidance, the company swiftly amassed a significant portfolio of western authors and their previous works. By December 2016, Wolfpack achieved a remarkable milestone of selling 2 million books. Peter Brandvold (pictured) has been writing best-selling Westerns for decades. We'll be talking about his latest titles and their backstories: NORDIC & FINN: BOOK ONE and the final book in the BLOODY JOE MANNION SERIES: BLOODY JOE'S LAST DANCE. Jim and I couldn't put these books down. Peter Brandvold is an engaging writer creating compelling characters and action filled scenes. With holiday gift giving season upon us - add these books to that gift list you are making and checking twice!  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.  OutWest Shop  Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired November 21, 2024 

#110 Guests Authors Jan D. Payne and Preston Lewis & Harriet Kocher Lewis

A THRILLER & PINTSIZED PIONEERS & CAT TALESHosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell welcome three guests to the show! The opening segment,  IN THE LIMELIGHT, features author JAN D. PAYNE talking about her new book, the mystery thriller RABBIT MOON.Taking CENTER STAGE are PRESTON LEWIS and HARRIET KOCHER LEWIS, authors of the newly released book, PINTSIZED PIONEERS: TAMING THE FRONTIER, ONE CHORE AT AT TIME.  Curious about the roles cats played in the Old West? Heard the term "herding cats?" Next, we chat about two engaging books written by Preston beginning with CAT TALES OF THE OLD WEST: POEMS, PUNS & PERSPECTIVES ON FRONTIER FELINES.  Followed by his second book in the series: MORE CAT TALES OF THE OLD WEST: TRIUMPHS, TRIALS & TRIVIA OF FRONTIER FELINES. With holiday gift giving season upon us - add these books to that gift list you are making and checking twice!  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.  OutWest Shop  Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired November 14, 2024 

#109 Guests Author Craig Johnson & True West Film Editor Henry C. Parke

TOOTH AND CLAW - PRE-ORDER NOW!Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell welcome two guests to the show! The opening segment, IN THE LIMELIGHT, features True West Film Editor Henry C. Parke reporting on the latest Western movie and TV films and projects. Taking CENTER STAGE is award-winning author CRAIG JOHNSON, creator of the popular Longmire Series. Craig shares the backstory to his riveting new thriller (yes, it reads like a thriller!) featuring Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear in an unusual location - the Arctic Circle - TOOTH AND CLAW.  What a thrilling read! Available now to pre-order, the book releases November 19, 2024.  Craig treats us to live reading from Chapter 2, we chat about writing, about character development, and what's coming next! 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.  OutWest Shop  Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired November 7, 2024 

#108 Guests Author Kathryn Brown Ramsperger and Recording Artist Clint Bradley

Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell welcome two guests to the show!The opening segment, IN THE LIMELIGHT, features award-winning author and podcast host KATHRYN BROWN RAMSPERGER. We chat about her newest title, A THOUSAND FLYING THINGS.  Gorgeously written, thought provoking, and emotionally captivating nnce you begin this story you will not be able to put it down.Taking CENTER STAGE is singer, songwriter and recording artist CLINT BRADLEY. Joining us from "The Shire" in southern England, Clint shares the backstories to his songs "Soul Of The West," "The Lightning Ride," "A Fine Horse," and "Liberty Wind." 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.  OutWest Shop  Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired October 31, 2024 

#107 Guest Authors Vince Pinkerton and Ken La Salle

Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell welcome two authors to the show!The opening segment, IN THE LIMELIGHT,  features returning guest VINCE PINKERTON with his new book LEGACY. Is it a ghost story? Thriller? Mystery? YES! Can a Civil War surgical kit "come to life?" YES! And what happens when it does? Read LEGACY to find out!  Taking CENTER STAGE is author KEN LA SALLE We chat about his many book titles and his newest work, his newly released, entertaining autobiographical monologue CAMBRIA.  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 by Blue Cottage Agency Clicks By Madison.  OutWest Shop  Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired October 17, 2024 

#106 Guest Authors Laura Hern and Barry M. Putt, JR

Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell welcome two authors to the show!The opening segment, IN THE LIMELIGHT,  features guest Cozy Mystery author LAURA HERN to talk about her fun and engaging series Lainey Maynard Mysteries.Taking CENTER STAGE author BARRY M. PUTT, JR shares his insights into how any writer can turn their story into an audio drama. His excellent book, Stories Through Sound: The Craft Of Writing Audio Dramas For Podcasts, Streaming, and Radio provides everything you need to know, how to do it, and examples to get you started. 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.  OutWest Shop  Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired October 10, 2024 

#105 Guests Author Bill Markley and Film Editor Henry C. Parke

WHAT DO THESE TWO BILLS HAVE IN COMMON?Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell welcome October 2024 with True West Film Editor Henry C. Parke and award-winning non-fiction author Bill Markley.The opening segment, IN THE LIMELIGHT,  features returning guest HENRY C. PARKE shares the latest news of what's happening on the Western frontier of movies and TV. As the Film Editor for True West Magazine, Henry always has the latest news!IN THE SPOTLIGHT features award-winning non-fiction author, BILL MARKLEY. We take an in-depth look at his latest book WILD BILL HICKOK AND BUFFALO BILL CODY - PLAINSMEN OF THE LEGENDARY WEST. Tune in to find out what these TWO BILLS had in common! Many surprises await the reader in this well researched and engaging read. Think you know about these two legendary "Bills"? Think again!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.  OutWest Shop  Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired October 3, 2024 

#104 Guest Authors Joni Franks and W. Michael Farmer

TWO WILL ROGERS MEDALLION WINNERS Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell continue September's theme MAYHEM, MEMOIR, MURDER, and MEDALLION WINNER with Will Rogers Medallion  award-winning authors W. Michael Farmer and Joni Franks.A new segment, IN THE LIMELIGHT, kicks off the show and features returning guest W. Michael Farmer. He catches us up on new publications recently released, new books coming out in 2025, and recently won awards.IN THE SPOTLIGHT features award-winning illustrator and author Joni FranksJoining us for the first time, Joni shares the backstories behind her award-winning book series: The Corky Tails: Tales of the Tailless Dog Named Sagebrush.  Joni Frank's Welsh Corgis – Sagebrush, Gyzmo, and Willow, offer her the inspiration to create impactful books that are changing the world one heart at a time.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.  OutWest Shop  Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired September 26, 2024 

#103 Guest Author J. David Bethel

EVIL HIDES IN THE DARKHosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell continue September's theme MAYHEM, MEMOIR, MURDER, and MEDALLION WINNER continues with thriller writer  J. David Bethel. 
Author J. David Bethel joins us for an in-depth discussion about his riveting psychological thriller MAPPING THE NIGHT.
We read it on the "edge of our seats!"
The evil that hides in the dark is not always what it seems.About The Book:
FBI Special Agents Eileen Prado and Ira Fisher are inserted into the investigation of the Upper East Side serial murders at the instigation of forces working within government who want the identity of one of the victims kept quiet. Their partners in the NYPD have their own agenda. They are hiding the true identity of the man known as The Uptown Savage.
Join us! It was a great discussion! 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.  OutWest Shop  Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired September 19, 2024