Write On Four Corners

Returning to the show this week is Orlando Davidson. In this episode he talks about his newest crime novel, the second book in his Jimmy Sommes series, “North of Foothill,” a recent release from New Mexico publisher Artemesia Publishing. Learn more at https://www.orlandodavidsonauthor.com/

New Mexico author Scott Archer Jones returns to the show this week to discuss his award-winning novel “The Moth.” He shares about his writing process, particularly for crafting characters and dialogue that resonate with readers. Learn more at https://www.archerjonesscott.com/  

Arizona author Mark Plets joins the show this week to talk about his historical fiction novel, “Kelly: A Tale of Oulde Ireland,” his inspiration, and his writing process. Learn more at https://www.theworldismydesk.com/ 

Farmington, NM author Douglas Joslin joins the show this week to discuss his debut novel, “A Sky Full of Color,” a military fantasy inspired by many aspects of his family and life. 

Missouri author Kim Quertz will be hosting a writing workshop June 12 at 4:40 pm at Quill & Quest Bookstore. On this week’s episode, Kim discusses the workshop and her writing journey. Learn more at https://www.kswuertz.com/

Karen McCoy returns to the show this week to discuss the audiobook creation of her middle grade novel, “The Etiquette of Voles.” The discusses the production process and lessons learned along the way. Learn more at https://www.karenbmccoy.com/  

Durango, CO author Scott Graham returns to the show this week to talk about his newest book, “Great Sand Dunes Massacre,” the tenth book in his Nation Parks Mystery series. Learn more at https://www.scottfranklingraham.com / 

Author Tim Weed joins the show again to talk about his upcoming sophomore novel, “The Gatepost,” the story of a woman’s journey to discover the truth behind her father’s disappearance. Tim discusses his inspirations for the story, research methods, and writing process in this episode. Learn more at https://timweed.net/  

Laura Paskus, editor of “Water Bodies: Love Letters to the Most Abundant Substance on Earth,” joins the show this week to talk about the process of working with contributing authors and of her inspiration for exploring personal connections to water. Learn more at https://www.laurapaskus.com/

Author and entrepreneur Sean Gerrity joins the show this week to talk about his new book, “Wild on Purpose: The American Prairie Story and the Art of Thinking Bigger,” out from Utah publisher Torrey House Press. The book chronicles not only the efforts the built American Prairie, but how Gerrity’s life experiences led him to the project and the perspective that has served him throughout his life a...

Author, public historian, and tour guide in Santa Fe Garrett Peck joins the show this week to discuss his new book, “Bright Edges of the World: Willa Cather and her Archbishop.” Peck’s research into Cather’s travels to the Southwest gives context and insight in how “Death Comes for the Archbishop” came to be. Learn more at https://www.garrettpeck.com/  

Colorado author Mark Stevens joins the podcast this week to talk about his new release, “Two Truths and a Lie,” the second book in his Flynn Martin thriller series, which debuted with “No Lie Lasts Forever.” Stevens will also be in the Farmington area May 2 to speak at Quill & Quest Bookstore about taking a long view of a publishing career. The event is free and open to the public. Learn more...

Returning to the show this week is author Paul Semendinger, discussing the first book in his series about West Point graduates who fought at Gettysburg. The book, “West Point at Gettysburg - Volume 1: A to G,” details each soldier’s history and contributions to the battle. Learn more at https://drpaulsem.com/  

Utah author Monté Hill joins the show this week to discuss her debut novel, “Catbird Winter,” a historical fiction story set in the time of World War I in North Carolina. Monté discusses her inspiration for the story and the editing process that brought it to its current form. Learn more at https://montehillauthor.com/  

Fiction writer and educator Kim Henderson joins the show this week to discuss writing short fiction and her experience contributing to the “Fou Corners Voices: Volume 2” anthology. She will also be part of an event at Quill & Quest Bookstore in Farmington March 28 at 3:30 pm focused on the anthology. Learn more at https://kimnhenderson.com/  

: Leah Holbrook Sackett joins the show this week to talk about her debut novel, “Death is a Hungry Angel,” recently published by New Mexico publisher Artemesia Publishing. Teh story follows two young girls as they confront grief and death a century apart. Learn more at https://leahhsackett.com/

Colorado author Skye Griffith joins the show this week to discuss her debut novel, “Bone Hash,” and how she balance mystery and suspense with cultural and historical research. Learn more at https://skyegriffith.com/  

Canadian author and cartoonist Pierre C. Arseneault joins the show this week to discuss his novel, “Something Happened in Carlton,” recently published by NM press Artemesia Publishing. The residents of a quiet town, used to nothing ever happening, find their peace upended by a series of out-of-the-ordinary events. Learn more at https://www.pcatoons.com/pca_writer.html  

New Mexico author Dodici Azpadu joins the show this week to discuss her book “Dead of Winter” and the intersecting themes that drive her main character to make choices and take actions that push readers to think about their own beliefs and choices. 

Returning to the show this week is W. Michael Farmer, adding to his work chronicling the lives of significant Natie American figured in New Mexico history with his new book, “The Apache Kid: Army Apache Scout.” Learn more at https://wmichaelfarmer.com/  

Utah author Melisaa Bowersock joins the show this week to talk about her book .“Missing Walk.” Set in New Mexico, the disappearance of a woman highlights the complexities of investigations into Missing and Murdered Indigenous People cases. Learn more at https://www.newmoonrising.net/  

New Mexico author Donald Mengay joins the show this week to talk about his book, “Bare Life,” and how history and his personal experiences have shaped his writing interests and the stories he wants to share with others. Learn more at https://www.donaldmengay.com/  

New Mexico author Mike Avery blends his real-life experience working within the justice system with fictional storytelling. He shares about his experience writing “Mama’s Boy” this week on the show. Learn more at https://www.michaelavery.work/

Having grown up in New Mexico, Kathleen M. Rodgers leaned on childhood memories to create the setting for her new book out from UNM Press, “The Llano County Mermaid Club.” The family drama moved back in forth through time to show the consequences choices have on loved ones. Learn more at https://kathleenmrodgers.com/  

Author and activist Rick Bass joins the show this week to talk about his new book out form UNM Press, “Wrecking Ball: Race, Friendship, God, and Football.” The details his year spent with a semi-pro football team in Texas and what he learned from the experience. Learn more at https://www.rickbass.net/