Rendezvous With A Writer Podcast

#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

#35 Guest Author Karen Jones

KAREN JONES, author of THE SUMMER OF GRACE, shares the inspiration, back story, and insights into the major characters of this compelling coming-of-age story set in the summer of 1951. Many of the characters. locations, and scenes are inspired by her personal experiences visiting family on their farm during her youth. Tune in to meet Brown Hound, Great Granny Jane, Miss Emily, Jane, and Grace. And get some writing tips too!Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening 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 April 27, 2023

#34 Guest Poets Tom Swearingen and Miska Paget

Thank you to Host TOM SWEARINGEN and his guest MISKA PAGET for their engaging and entertaining conversation about Cowboy Poetry! Both are award-winning poets and Miska treated us to live recitations. There are several "you heard it here first" moments as Miska shared exciting news about her soon to be released first children's book. a new album in the works, and....a collaboration (or two) with songwriter Dan McCorison! Hosts: Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell - at the Buckaroo Book Shop at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival this week 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 April 20, 2023

#33 Guest Author Chris Enss

Tonight's guest, CHRIS ENSS, is a New York Times Best Selling author, a scriptwriter and comedienne who has written for television and film, performed on cruise ships and on stage. Her passion is for telling the stories of the men and women who shaped the history and mythology of the American West. We chatted about her two most recent books: THE WIDOWED ONES: BEYOND THE BATTLE OF THE LITTLEBIGHORNSTRAIGHT LADY: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF MARGARET DUMONT, THE FIFTH MARX BROTHER 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 April 13, 2023

#32 Guest Author Melody Groves and True West Magazine Film Editor Henry Parke

It's the First Thursday of the Month and HENRY PARKE, film editor for True West Magazine, kicks off the show with the latest news about Western film and TV. Featured guest, award-winning author MELODY GROVES, joined us to chat about her 2023 Spur Award-winning book BEFORE BILLY THE KID: THE BOY BEHIND THE LEGEND. She shares many little-known facts about Billy's early life including his family background, and the many talents, interests, friendships, and life changing events that created the "outlaw" we've come to know. Engaging conversation and "must read" book! 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 April 6, 2023