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  • #193 Guests Bruce Scivally and Sam F. Park

    #193 Guests Bruce Scivally and Sam F. Park
    Jul 17 2026
    A JOURNEY INTO THE HEART OF VIOLENCE, MEMORY AND SURVIVAL Guests Bruce Scivally and Sam F. Park Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch the YouTube Video Two lives lived, two compelling stories, two new Western storytellers – join us and meet authors Sam F. Park and Bruce Scivally. A new gritty Western, WASTED, by Sam F. Park delivers a powerful story of ruin and reckoning. In the Wyoming Territory of the 1880s, the Old West was built on blood, whiskey, and second chances. More than a Western novel, it’s a journey into the heart of violence, memory, and survival, where even the most ruined soul may carry the spark of salvation. Take our advice GET WASTED! Our second guest, WASTED publisher and author Bruce Scivally, shares the story of his latest Western, The Last Stage. C. Courtney Joyner has this to say about Bruce Scivally’s haunting look at Wyatt Earp’s final hours, Like the best works of Will James and Louis L’Amour, “The Last Stage,” with poetic economy, gives us new insights into the life of Wyatt Earp while placing itself solidly among the very best of new Western fiction. We couldn't put these books down! Neither will you. We take an in-depth look into each book including their backstories, inspirations, characters, and more! Playlist 1. Wyatt And Josie written and performed by Katy Moffatt and David Wilke Album - Katy Moffatt - Where The Heart Is 2. Wyatt's Lament performed by Jim Jones, co-written with Bruce Huntington Album - Jim Jones - Feels Like Home To Me Meet Sam F. Park: Website - https://samfparkwriter.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samfpark Meet Bruce Scivally: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bruce.scivally Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brucescivally Henry Gray Publishing - https://www.henrygraypublishing.com Henry Gray Publishing Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083012816755 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 July 16, 2026
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    51 Min.
  • #192 Guests Kathryn Leigh Scott and Henry C. Parke

    #192 Guests Kathryn Leigh Scott and Henry C. Parke
    Jul 10 2026

    DARK SHADOWS CELEBRATES 60 YEARS! Guests Kathryn Leigh Scott and Henry C. Parke Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch the YouTube Video

    Did you rush home from school every afternoon, or arrange your afternoon coffee break, so you never missed an episode of DARK SHADOWS? Welcome to the 60th Anniversary of Dark Shadows with our guests actress KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT and Dark Shadows fan HENRY C. PARKE! Just in time for this important anniversary is the release of a new book compiled by John Logan and Kathryn Leigh Scott, DARK SHADOWS LEGACY, a photographic odyssey through the entire Dark Shadows universe, a coffee table book that presents the full Dark Shadows experience, with guest essays and rare photographs from the original 1966 series, the feature films, the 1991 revival series, behind-the-scenes pictures and more! Join us for an engaging conversation with Kathryn about her early days growing up in Minnesota, her move to New York City, her years on Dark Shadows and beyond! Music Playlist: 1. Theme From Dark Shadows 2. Josette's Music Box Theme JUST RELEASED! For guest Kathryn Leigh Scott, acting and writing have always been twin pursuits. Like twins, they entered her life moments apart in story-telling and play-acting. Now in her eighth decade, she has just released a collection of short pieces written over the years, REFLECTIONS: A LIFE IN WRITING.

    DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION, COMMENT, OR MEMORY FOR KATHRYN? Email to us: podcasthosts@rendezvouswithawriter.com

    Meet Kathryn Leigh Scott: Writing and acting have always been Kathryn’s twin careers. Kathryn grew up on a farm in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Upon graduation from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Kathryn landed a lead role in the classic Gothic daytime drama, DARK SHADOWS (ABC, 1966-1971), and starred in 1970 MGM feature, House of Dark Shadows. Kathryn played four roles in the series: Maggie Evans, Josette Du Pres, Lady Kitty Hampshire, and Rachael Drummond. Website - https://www.kathrynleighscott.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kathrynleighscottauthor Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kathrynleighscott/

    YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@kathrynleighscott9002

    Meet Henry C. Parke: Website - https://henryswesternroundup.blogspot.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063446150739 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/henry.parke.5 INSP Network – Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/insp 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 July 9, 2026

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    50 Min.
  • #191 Guests Cindy Mitchum Azbill, Henry C. Parke and C. Courtney Joyner

    #191 Guests Cindy Mitchum Azbill, Henry C. Parke and C. Courtney Joyner
    Jul 6 2026

    TWO BROTHERS BOUND BY BLOOD, TROUBLE, AND LOVE Guests Cindy Mitchum Azbill, Henry C. Parke and C. Courtney Joyner Watch the YouTube Video

    Are you a fan of the Mitchum Brothers – John and Robert? If not yet, you will be now! Join us for an engaging conversation with our three guests, Cindy Mitchum Azbill - daughter of film actor John Mitchum and niece of his brother, Robert Mitchum, Henry C. Parke, True West Magazine Film Editor, and C. Courtney Joyner, Screenwriter and film historian. Cindy Mitchum thought she was growing up in a “normal” family until she got a job at an insurance company and her Dad said, “When are you going to realize you are NOT normal?” that she really noticed. Today, Cindy carries the torch to share her family’s legacy. Join us for a lively conversation about her father’s autobiography, Them Ornery Mitchum Boys: The Adventures of Robert and John Mitchum. When we asked Cindy why this engaging and entertaining book should be on everyone's TBR list she replied with this insightful comment: Dad refused to put anything nasty or hurtful in the book, especially towards anyone who was still alive. He said why make yourself mean and small?

    In today's social media world and the ability to hide behind screens, remaining faceless instead of looking people eye to eye, nastiness, hatred, rudeness and disrespect seem to be the excepted norm.

    The world could use a little Mitchum right now! ---Cindy Mitchum Azbill, Rendezvous With A Writer, July 2, 2026 ABOUT THE BOOK: Them Ornery Mitchum Boys: The Adventures of Robert and John Mitchum is John Mitchum’s raw memoir chronicling his and his brother’s journey from Depression-era hardships and freight-train wanderings to Hollywood, capturing their bare-knuckle fights, mischief and unvarnished bond.” “It is a hilarious and remarkable book about their lives together…a fantastic cultural artifact.” Publisher – Henry Gray Publishing ABOUT THE ALBUM: We included two music clips from John's very special album, John Mitchum's Unabashed Love of God, Country, Cowboys, and God 1. America - Why I Love Her - Recited by Robert Duvall 2. The Pledge Of Allegiance - Recited by James Drury Meet Cindy Mitchum: Website – www.johnmitchum.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cindymitchum.azbill Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cindymitchumazbill/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/mitchummedia Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/themornerymitchumboys/ Meet Henry C. Parke: Website - https://henryswesternroundup.blogspot.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063446150739 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/henry.parke.5 INSP Network – Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/insp Meet C. Courtney Joyner: Website - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0003676/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ccourtney.joyner Fantastic Fiction - https://www.fantasticfiction.com/j/courtney-joyner/ 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 July 2, 2026

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    52 Min.
  • #190 Guest JJ Harrigan

    #190 Guest JJ Harrigan
    Jun 26 2026
    THESE HISTORICAL THRILLERS WILL MAKE YOUR PULSE RACE! GUEST JJ HARRIGAN Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch the YouTube Video Our guest, JJ HARRIGAN, is the award-winning author of the GOODBYE SERIES of historical thrillers, inspired by his background as a soldier, U.S. Foreign Service Officer, and professor of political science. Although we’ll chat about all three titles, Goodbye Cuba, and Goodbye Bobby, we’ll focus on his latest release, Goodbye Demons. Described as the story of a man and a woman struggling to overcome demons beyond their control, it is a visceral, emotionally charged exploration of resilience in the face of adversity. Harrigan also shares unique writing tips and author insights. 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 and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired June 25, 2026
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    53 Min.
  • #189 Guests Tom Swearingen and Randy Palmer

    #189 Guests Tom Swearingen and Randy Palmer
    Jun 19 2026

    HEART OF THE SONG GUEST HOST TOM SWEARINGEN GUEST RANDY PALMER

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    Guest Host Tom Swearingen welcomes his Special Guest Randy Palmer to the show. A Folk/Americana singer-songwriter Randy Palmer blends the artistry of a painter with the soul of a poet. Born on the High Plains of West Texas, Palmer grew up with the DIY spirit of his family’s painting business and channels that desire for beauty into heartfelt songs that reflect life’s core truths. A 2025 Western Writers of America Spur Award winner, Randy also helped pen the International Western Music Association 2025 Song of the Year, “Blessed By The West,” alongside Sarah Pierce and Merel Bregante. As a solo songwriter and performer, his chart-topping “Dance Ponies Dance” continues to introduce new listeners to his voice and vision. Join Tom and Randy as they discuss the poet and songwriter connection and the heart of the songwriting process. Enjoy several of Randy’s songs! Unless otherwise noted, all music written and performed by Randy Palmer. "Cowboy" co-written with Tom Swearingen "Dance Ponies Dance" "Welcome To My Home" "My Name Is Juan" "It's A Crazy Thing" "Deeper Water" Guest Host - Tom Swearingen 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 June 18, 2026
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    50 Min.
  • #188 Robert J. Sawyer

    #188 Robert J. Sawyer
    Jun 12 2026
    AN ASTROID IS ABOUT TO SLAM INTO EARTH! Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch the YouTube Video Join our guest Robert J. Sawyer for an entertaining conversation! Winner of both The Hugo Award and The Nebula Awards for Best Science-Fiction Novel of the Year, Sawyer is a member of the Order of Canada and the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame. We chat with Rob about his recently released sequel to The Downloaded. Called a “provocative and compelling follow-up” The Downloaded 2: Ghosts In The Machine, is speculative fiction at its finest. Meet this engaging and entertaining storyteller! Here’s what others say: Underneath the sci-fi and the technology, this is a story about love and loss and second chances, about people trying to reconnect, no matter how fantastic it may seem across, time and space. -- Academy Award-winner Brandan Fraser At every opportunity, Sawyer forces his readers to think while holding their attention with ingenious premises and superlative craftsmanship. -- Booklist Playlist: King Harvest - Dancin' In The Moonlight Tom Lehrer - We Will All Go Together When We Go Vera Lynn - We'll Meet 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 and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired June 11, 2026
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    52 Min.
  • #187 Guests Kirk Ellis and Henry C. Parke

    #187 Guests Kirk Ellis and Henry C. Parke
    Jun 5 2026
    HOW VIOLENCE AND FIREARMS BECAME A PART OF AMERICAN IDENTITY Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch The YouTube Video Join us for an engaging conversation with our two guests, Henry C. Parke, True West Magazine Film Editor and author of The Greatest Westerns Ever Made and The People Who Made Them and two-time Emmy Award winner Kirk Ellis. Henry takes the lead and gives us his scoop on current Western films and TV shows with this month’s Henry's Western Round-up. We take an in-depth look at Kirk Ellis’ latest release, They Kill People: Bonnie And Clyde, A Hollywood Revolution, And America's Obsession With Guns And Outlaws. This riveting and important book is the story of the outlaws whose real lives were anything but glamorous. Most of all, it is the story of how violence and a predilection for firearms became a fundamental part of American identity. Here’s what a few readers have to say: A supple and far-ranging narrative. -- Hampton Sides This is a thoughtful and frequently surprising look at a film that quite literally changed the way movies were made.-- Booklist In THEY KILL PEOPLE, Kirk Ellis leads the reader through our history of gun-fueled outlawry with entertaining enlightenment. --Bryan Cranston, producer/star of Breaking Bad Playlist: Foggy Mountain Breakdown - Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs The Legend of Bonnie and Clyde - Merle Haggard 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 June 4, 2026
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    51 Min.
  • #186 Guest Charlie Amos

    #186 Guest Charlie Amos
    May 29 2026
    A MIX OF HISTORY WITH ADVENTURE Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch The YouTube Video With characters as rich as the history of Indian Territory, author CHARLIE AMOS, joins us to chat about the first two books of THE GREEN COUNTRY SERIES. We chat about the inspiration behind the series, how Charlie's work and home background inform his writing, and why dialogue is the key to his entertaining storytelling. We meet Cherokee cowboy Turan Turtle and Jewish immigrant Levi Kuratowski, better known as “Little Kansas” in book one, ON THE SCOUT. Unlikely partners, together they face extreme weather, outlaws, and forces beyond their control to deliver a prized Hereford bull to the Cherokee Nation. Both characters return in book two, Call In The Dogs, “Little Kansas” (Levi) has been granted a trading license approved by the Cherokee Nation and is determined to build a trading post on the banks of Spring Creek. His attention is diverted when he receives word an old adversary, outlaw Bill Kirby, has escaped custody and is hot on his trail. Will he be able to hold on to what he has built and face the man who thinks of nothing except for his destruction and all he holds dear? Tune in to find out more about these memorable characters and their adventures. PLAYLIST: 1. Oklahoma Hills - Performed by Gene Autry - CD The Essential Gene Autry 2. Barbara Allen - Performed by Crystal Gayle, John McEuen, The Kansas Settlers Band - CD The Music of the Wild West Soundtrack 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 May 28, 2026
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    51 Min.