Episodes
Retired journalist Jack McElroy turned his focus from newspaper to nonfiction writing in his book, “Citizen Carl: The Editor Who Cracked Teapot Dome, Shot a Judge, and Invented the Parking Meter. McElroy is on the show this week talking about the subject of the book, Oklahoma and New Mexico journalist Carl Magee. Learn more about McElroy’s work at https://jackmcelroybooks.com/
Wayne L Wilson has written in a variety of genres and formats, and is joining the show this week to talk about his new young adult novel, “The New Frontier.” Young Samuel must confront racism when his family moves from LA to an all-white neighborhood in the 1960s. Learn more about Wayne's books at https://www.wlwilson.com/
The National Park Mystery Series continues with book 9, “Death Valley Duel,” and Scott Graham is on the show this week to talk about the new book and how he blends environmental concerns with ultra trail running races. Learn more about Graham's books at https://www.scottfranklingraham.com/
Jennifer Bohnhoff returns to the show to talk about the second book in her middle grade historical fiction series, “The Worst Enemy,” which takes a trio of boys through the perils of Civil War-era battles. Learn more about Bohnhoff’s writing at https://jenniferbohnhoff.com
Columbia University professor Lincoln Mitchell combines his love of baseball with his academic interests in culture and politics in his new book, “The 100 Most Important Players in Baseball History.” Rather than a stats-laden list of who is better than who, Mitchell discusses players impact on baseball over its history in the book and on this week’s episode. Learn more about Mitchell's books at https://lincolnmitchell.substack.com/
Historical author E. Joe Brown discusses his newest novel, “A Cowboy’s Fortune,” on the show this week. This is the second of a planned five books in the Kelly Can Saga. Learn more about Brown's books at https://ejoebrown.com/
Middle grade author Robert Skead joins the show this week to talk about his newest sports-themed novel, “The Batboy and the Unbreakable Record.” Through the eyes of young character Richie Goodwin, readers learn about the power of encouragement and dealing with difficult situations. Learn more about Skead's books at https://robertskead.com/
Deborah Jackson Taffa joins the show this week to discuss her debut memoir, “Whiskey Tender,” which shares her coming-of-age story as a young Indigenous woman growing up in Farmington in the 70s and 80s. Learn more about Taffa's work at https://deborahtaffa.com/.
Children’s book author Sue Houser joins the show this week to talk about blending fact with fiction in her new middle grade historical fiction novel, “Walter Steps up to the Plate.” Learn more about Houser's books at suehouser.com
Daniel Burke joins the show this week to talk about his newest novel, “Red Screen,” a mixture of virtual gaming and an investigation into a serial killer.
W. Michael Farmer returns to the show to discuss his newest historical novel, Desperate Warrior,” which blends fact and fiction to tell the story of Chato, segundo to Geronimo until they became enemies.
Utah writer Karin Anderson joins the show this week to talk about her novel, “What Falls Away,” the deeply moving story of a pregnant teen cast out of her community by religious leaders who returns 40 years later to care for her sick mother.
Although not from the Four Corners, nor writing about the area, Audrey Birnbaum joins the show this week to discuss her novel, “American Wolf,” the award finalist at the 73rd National Jewish Book Awards. It is an incredible, true story of her father’s escape from Nazi Germany and his later return under extraordinary circumstances.
This week’s show continues the interview with Author Karen Cogan and her editor Marina Ferrari as we discuss the partnership of writer and editor as well as Cogan’s contemporary Christian romance novel, “Made for Each Other.”
Scott Michlin is joined by Gloria Dee, Senior Project Director, and Genise Denny, Prevention Specialist, from Capacity Builders to talk about Drug Take Back Day & more!
Author Karen Cogan and her editor Marina Ferrari join the show this week to discuss the partnership of writer and editor as well as Cogan’s contemporary Christian romance novel ,“Made for Each Other.
Kevin T Jones novel, “A Quick Trip to Moab,” tackles timely topics of who does and should manage land and resources while creating an engaging story of what happens when a regular citizen gets dragged into a protest that’s gotten out of hand
Stacie Shannon Denetsosie joins the show this week to discuss his debut publication ,“The Missing Morningstar and Other Short Stories,” a though-provoking collection of short stories that highlight cultural and social issues in the Southwest
Cortez, Colorado-based writer Lisa C. Taylor joins the show this week to talk about her most recent book of poetry, “Interrogation of Morning,” as well as an upcoming novel recently signed to a publisher
This week, Scott Archer Jones joins the show to discuss his novel, “And Throw Away the Skins,” a story that deal with trauma and redemption
Colorado author Laura Pritchett talks about her upcoming book from Torrey House Press, “Playing with (wild)fire,” on this week’s episode, diving into experimental writing forms and how to create diverse characters
Utah-based author Marie Stewart joins the show this week to talk about her debut novel, “Finding the Strength to Prevail.
Misty Pulsipher, author of several Austen retelling novels, joins the podcast this week to talk about her book, “Mansfield,” and the art of adapting classic literature to modern times
Patricia “Patty” Tharp, a local historian, joins the show this week to talk about “The Lost Communities of Navajo Dam,” a two-book, 4-year project that chronicles the families who here displaced due to construction of the dam
Patricia “Patty” Tharp, local historian, joins the show this week to talk about “The Lost Communities of Navajo Dam,” a two-book, 4-year project that chronicles the families who here displaced due to construction of the dam
Albuquerque-based poet Andrea Penner joins the show this week to talk about her book of poetry, “Rabbit Sun Lotus Moon,” as well as her inspiration for her writing
Betsy Gaines Quammen takes on difficult subjects and attempts to untangle the webof events and people that lead up to the January 6 Insurrection in her new book “True West.” She joins the show this week to talk about her 100+ interviews and what she learned in her quest to better understand how the myths of the west played into events of the last few years
Scott Michlin is joined by Jamie Church, Farmington Chamber of Commerce, to talk about the Business & Citizens of the Year Nominations.
Scott Michlin is joined by Lewis Campbell, Cintigy Computer Systems, to talk about technology news.
Scott Michlin is joined by Randy West from the Farmington Civic Center to talk about the Events happening at the Civic Center.