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  • #159 Guests Janelle Molony, Jane Little Botkin, Lynn Downey

    #159 Guests Janelle Molony, Jane Little Botkin, Lynn Downey
    Oct 31 2025

    WOMEN WERE THERE Three Award-Winning Authors Join Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell

    Three dynamic authors, members of “The Hottie Historian Collective,” join us for their second October appearance. Meet award-winning authors JANELLE MOLONY, JANE LITTLE BOTKIN, and LYNN DOWNEY. A common theme running through their writings is that strong women have always played impactful roles in history, yet their stories remain in the shadows. Lynn shares this thought, “we write on topics not many western historians tackle.” Janelle adds, “we make it a point to announce in our books that ‘women were there’ and we intentionally serve up their perspectives on the development of the West.” Jane follows with, 'bold women make history' and we are available to share their stories at speaking events for organizations like historical societies.” We talk about their titles Lynn Downey – American Dude Ranch: A Touch of the Cowboy and the Thrill of the West Janelle Molony – Emigrant Tales of the Platte River Raids Jane Little Botkin – The Breath of a Buffalo, A Biography of Mary Ann Goodnight - 2027 planned release date Meet the Authors Jane Little Botkin Lynn Downey Janelle Molony 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 October 30, 2025
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    50 min
  • #158 Guest Mary Seifert

    #158 Guest Mary Seifert
    Oct 27 2025

    A NATIONAL COMPETITION AND A DEADLY DETOUR Cozy Mystery Writer Mary Seifert Joins Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell

    Do you enjoy a good puzzle wrapped in a heartwarming story? Award-winning guest, MARY SEIFERT, is the author of the "Katie & Maverick Cozy Mysteries." She was named the 2024 International IMPACT Award winner for books in a series, a collection of fun and thrilling tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Join us for an in-depth look at the tenth book in the series, AIRPLANES, ATLANTA & an ASSASSIN. We're eager to chat with her about this latest title in her "must-reads" for cozy mystery fans. About Mary Seifert and Her Books:

    Set in the charming landscapes of West Central Minnesota, where the lakes begin and the criminals are caught, Mary’s stories transport readers to a world of intrigue, humor, and small-town charm. Each book is a delightful mix of suspense and warmth, featuring memorable characters, ingenious puzzles, and clever twists that keep you guessing until the very end.

    When she’s not busy crafting her next mystery, Mary indulges in her love of research, currently diving into the fascinating world of horse racing for the upcoming installment of her series. She believes that every great mystery starts with a curious mind and a love for uncovering the truth. Join Mary on her literary journey, where a good story is always paired with a cozy blanket, a glass of wine, and a touch of mischief! 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 by Blue Cottage Agency Clicks By Madison and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired October 23, 2025

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    50 min
  • #157 Guests Jane Little Botkin, Lynn Downey, Janelle Molony

    #157 Guests Jane Little Botkin, Lynn Downey, Janelle Molony
    Oct 17 2025

    UNCOVERING FAMILY SECRETS Three Award-Winning Authors Join Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell

    Three dynamic authors, members of “The Hottie Historian Collective,” join us for the first of two October appearances. Meet award-winning authors JANE LITTLE BOTKIN, LYNN DOWNEY, and JANELLE MOLONY. According to Janelle, “We’ve all dipped into our own family histories to give a voice to some incredible characters with mysteries or scandals to their names.” We talk about their titles: Jane Little Botkin – The Pink Dress, A Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen Lynn Downey – Arequipa Sanatorium: Life in California’s Lung Resort for Women Janelle Molony – Poems from the Asylum Meet the Authors Jane Little Botkin Lynn Downey Janelle Molony 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 October 16, 2025
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    50 min
  • #156 John Goodwin, Emily Goodwin, Randyn C.J. Bartholomew, Tremani Sutcliffe

    #156 John Goodwin, Emily Goodwin, Randyn C.J. Bartholomew, Tremani Sutcliffe
    Oct 12 2025

    AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR Join Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell Step into the extraordinary with guests JOHN GOODWIN and EMILY GOODWIN of Galaxy Press as they present two award-winners featured in the newly released L. RON HUBBARD PRESENTS WRITERS OF THE FUTURE VOLUME 41. Meet RANDYN C.J. BARTHOLOMEW and TREMANI SUTCLIFFE, the award-winning author and illustrator of the riveting short story “Ascii.” This is just one story of an anthology brimming with the unexpected, the thought-provoking, and the unforgettable. Celebrating the best new voices in speculative fiction, this collection offers gripping tales of science fiction, fantasy, and beyond.

    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 by Blue Cottage Agency Clicks By Madison and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired October 9, 2025

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    51 min
  • #155 Guest Authors Rod Miller, Michael Norman and Henry C. Parke

    #155 Guest Authors Rod Miller, Michael Norman and Henry C. Parke
    Oct 6 2025

    AWARD WINNING WESTERN S T O R I E S ROD MILLER, MICHAEL NORMAN & HENRY C. PARKE chat with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell October 2025 kicks off with three guests. Award-winning authors ROD MIILLER and MICHAEL NORMAN join HENRY C. PARKE. 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 THEM. Co-authored by Rod Miller and Michael Norman, they share the backstories to their newly released collection of short stories, SHINY SPURS AND GOLD MEDALLIONS. Many of these stories are award winners or finalists for those honors, or recipients of other noteworthy recognition. There are Spur Awards from Western Writers of America, Medallions from the Will Rogers Medallion Awards, Peacemakers from Western Fictioneers, and other honors some of their stories have been fortunate enough to receive. They collected these award winners and finalists, wrote some new stories, and put them together in this two-author collection.

    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 October 2, 2025

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    51 min
  • #154 Guests Richard Prosch, Gina Prosch, Phil Mills, Jr. and Kyle Merriman

    #154 Guests Richard Prosch, Gina Prosch, Phil Mills, Jr. and Kyle Merriman
    Sep 26 2025

    IT'S ALL ABOUT THE STORY! Award-Winning Authors and Illustrator chat with Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Award-winning author, RICHARD PROSCH, leads an engaging conversation with three award-winning guests - children’s authors PHIL MILLS, JR. and GINA PROSCH and illustrator KYLE MERRIMAN. We feature their children’s titles The Story written by Western author Phil Mills, Jr. and Love! It’s SHOW And Tell by Gina Prosch with illustrations by Kyle Merriman. This will be a fast paced and enlightening conversation! The Books The Story - By Phil Mills, Jr. with Illustrations by Jean Abernethy Love! It's SHOW And Tell - By Gina Prosch with Illustrations by Kyle Merriman Find "everything Rendezvous" in one place! A BIG thank you to Janell Madison of "Clicks By Madison" for creating our page! Check out Rendezvous With A Writer. 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 25, 2025

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    52 min
  • #153 Guest Author Kathleen M. Rodgers

    #153 Guest Author Kathleen M. Rodgers
    Sep 19 2025

    A SHOCKING REVELATION RESULTS IN TRAGEDY KATHLEEN M. RODGERS chats with hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell

    We eagerly awaited this return visit of award-winning author KATHLEEN M. RODGERS! We chatted about her soon to-be-released, and much anticipated new work, THE LLANO COUNTY MERMAID CLUB. It tells a story of childhood friendships, an adult affair, and the lost innocence of a group of young girls longing for the sea. Scandal, tragedy, and later, darker discoveries make for an enthralling read. It's all of that...and so much more!!! Included in the interview are two very short music segments. Each relates to the story. "Sands Motel" written and performed by Kerry Grombacher. "The Typewriter" performed by Leroy Anderson About The Book “Kathleen M. Rodgers has outdone herself with her newest, most literary novel, The Llano County Mermaid Club. She brings all the mysticism of New Mexico to bear in her story about heartbreak and healing, about how novels can give us the hope to carry on and the empathy to forgive the ones we love most.” —Kathryn Brown Ramsperger, author of A Thousand Flying Things

    Find "everything Rendezvous" in one place! A BIG thank you to Janell Madison of "Clicks By Madison" for creating our page! Check out Rendezvous With A Writer. 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 18, 2025

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    50 min
  • #152 Guest Author Candace Simar

    #152 Guest Author Candace Simar
    Sep 12 2025

    "MY CURES WORK IF YOU CAN STAND THEM." Dr. Gamla CANDACE 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

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    51 min