Episodes

  • #181 Guest Ron Elcombe

    #181 Guest Ron Elcombe
    Apr 24 2026

    A STORY OF LEGACY AND REDEMPTION RON ELCOMBE Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch The Live Video If you enjoy Contemporary Fiction, THE LEGACY OF A LIE is for you! A tangled web of family secrets, long-buried resentments, and unexpected truths begin to unravel when the past refuses to stay hidden. Special guest, author RON ELCOMBE, joins us for an in-depth look at this richly layered novel set against the stunning backdrop of Minnesota’s Mississippi River bluffs and the rugged beauty of Lake Superior’s North Shore. Ron shares the backstory and major themes of his compelling novel The Legacy Of A Lie, the first novel of a three part series. 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 April 23, 2026

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    51 mins
  • #180 Guests Tom Swearingen and Shantell Ogden

    #180 Guests Tom Swearingen and Shantell Ogden
    Apr 23 2026

    MAKING MUSIC AND MOVIES GUEST HOST TOM SWEARINGEN GUEST SHANTELL OGDEN Watch The YouTube Video Guest host Tom Swearingen and his special guest Shantell Ogden have a lot to talk about! She’s releasing a new single this summer, “Cowgirlin,’” and has several film projects in development. So far this year, her work in music supervision includes two films and last year she helped 45 songwriters/artists place 38 songs in different films. Based in Nashville, Shantell has a gift for crafting songs with real conviction and emotion. Her songs have received airplay on hundreds of Country and Americana radio stations nationally and internationally. Her music has been featured in television shows, news programs and more than a dozen feature films. Tune in for an entertaining hour of talking “Music and Movies” with Tom and Shantell! All music written and performed by Shantell Ogden: "Ghosts In The Field" "She Loves Horses" "Breaking Something Wild" "Feels Good To Get It Right"

    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 April 16, 2026
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  • #179 Guests Casey Nash and Scott McCrea

    #179 Guests Casey Nash and Scott McCrea
    Apr 11 2026
    THE MEN BEHIND THE BADGE CASEY NASH AND SCOTT MCCREA Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Join us for a lively conversation with two great storytellers! During this year of AMERICA250, Dusty Saddle Publishing (DSP) is releasing a special series of twelve novels to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Each celebrates the grit, pioneer spirit, and the heroism of our Western American heritage. The Series Editor, SCOTT MCCREA and author CASEY NASH entertain us with the backstory to JUBAL STONE U.S. MARSHAL – THE BLADE THAT CUTS DEEP, the first book in the series. Written by Casey Nash, and starring his beloved and fearless, U.S. Marshal Jubal Stone, the story highlights the Kentucky-born Alamo hero James “Jim” Bowie. Once you meet Jubal Stone you’ll want to ride along wherever the trail leads him! We chat with Scott about his newest title - just released last week - U.S. MARSHAL EZRA FLINT: FLINT'S BULLET. What a story! Join us for lively conversation about writing westerns with a bit of music mixed in! Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band "Jim Bowie: Adventurin' Man" performed by The Prairie Chiefs. "Lawman" performed by The High Country Cowboys. "Heart Behind The Badge" written and performed by Joni Harms Sponsored by Blue Cottage Agency Clicks By Madison and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired April 9, 2026
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    52 mins
  • #178 Guests Peter Sherayko, Manuela Schneider and Henry C. Parke

    #178 Guests Peter Sherayko, Manuela Schneider and Henry C. Parke
    Apr 3 2026

    LET'S GO TO THE MOVIES! PETER SHERAYKO, MANUELA SCHNEIDER, AND HENRY C. PARKE Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch the live video!

    Join us for an engaging conversation with our three guests, each one involved with movie making. Each one either writes, produces, directs, acts in, or reviews films and each one is an expert in their craft. MANUELA SCHNEIDER joins PETER SHERAYKO and HENRY C. PARKE for a lively chat about the art of filmmaking today, especially when firearms have a role. Henry, Film Editor for "True West Magazine," takes the lead and gives us his monthly scoop on current Western films and TV shows, “Henry’s Western Round-up.” Check out Henry's terrific book, THE GREATEST WESTERNS EVER MADE AND THE PEOPLE WHO MADE THEM. Multi-talented Manuela Schneider has been filming a movie based on her new book, DR. GOODFELLOW. Peter Sherayko is a recognized historian and actor, best known for his work on western movies. He is the author of a new important instructional manual on how to safely use firearms for the movie industry and for entertainment purposes, PROVE IT SAFE: GUN SAFETY FOR THE MOVIES. Enjoy short music clips provided by Michael Anderson and Jim Jones, from their songs "The Resurrection of Cody" and "Tombstone Dreams." With a shared passion for western history, western film locations, and making movies, this is an entertaining conversation! Find "everything Rendezvous" in one place! A BIG thank you to Janell Madison of "Clicks By Madison" for creating our landing 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 "The Resurrection of Cody" written and performed by Michael Anderson "Tombstone Dreams" written and performed by Jim Jones Sponsored by Blue Cottage Agency Clicks By Madison and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired April 2, 2026

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    52 mins
  • #177 Guest Sherry Roberts

    #177 Guest Sherry Roberts
    Mar 27 2026
    DREAMS OF BEING A COWBOY SHERRY ROBERTS Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch the live video! As a youngster, did you dream of being a cowboy? Was a cowboy hat, boots, and a horse on your Christmas list every year? If you ever dreamed of living the cowboy life, then you’ll enjoy these books! Award-winning author SHERRY ROBERTS weaves two heart-felt stories about growing up in the 1930s and1940s. JUST CALL ME PARDNER and JUST LOOK AT THOSE BOOTS are chapter books based on tales passed down by her father, both are must-reads for history lovers and those who enjoy stories of the American West. Sherry chats with us about the backstories of both books, inspired by tales her father told about growing up in the late 1930s - 1940s on the family farm in Northeastern Oklahoma. We experience daily life through the eyes of the main character, a very likeable A.J. Like many youngsters enthralled with the movie cowboys, while doing his daily chores and attending school, he daydreams of the cowboy life. A.J. learns daydreaming can have challenging consequences! Enjoy curated music selections of Gene Autry, Trinity Seely, Syd Masters, and Dave Stamey. Find "everything Rendezvous" in one place! A BIG thank you to Janell Madison of "Clicks By Madison" for creating our landing 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 "Oklahoma Hills" performed by Gene Autry from the album "The Essential Gene Autry" "A Cowboy Hat" written and performed by Trinity Seely from her album "Old Poly Rope." "Cowboy's Ride" performed by Syd Masters from his album "Frontier Cowboy Songs" "If I Had A Horse" written and performed by Dave Stamey from his album "If I Had A Horse" Sponsored by Blue Cottage Agency Clicks By Madison and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired March 26, 2026
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  • #176 Guest James Wade

    #176 Guest James Wade
    Mar 21 2026

    A RIVETING SOUTHERN GOTHIC NOVEL! JAMES WADE Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch the live video!

    2026 WESTERN WRITERS OF AMERICA SPUR AWARD FINALIST - HISTORICAL NOVEL Award-winning author, JAMES WADE, joins us for a conversation about his critically acclaimed novel NARROW THE ROAD. We couldn’t put it down, and neither will you! Set in 1932 in East Texas this story will grab a hold of you and won't let you go! Our suggestion - have a pitcher of water at hand for those times the landscape will leave you parched, and a light on for the eerie moments. We chat about Wade's writing process and the inspiration behind the storyline including WWI Veterans and their challenges, the daunting landscape, and a cast of memorable characters. Alive with grit and tenderness, this is an unforgettable story of the power of friendship to sustain us through loss, betrayal, and devastating consequences. Find "everything Rendezvous" in one place! A BIG thank you to Janell Madison of "Clicks By Madison" for creating our landing 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 "A Hard One To Know" written and performed by Allan Chapman from his album "Under Blue Skies." "Git Along Little Dogies" performed by John A. Lomax from his album "Folk." Sponsored by Blue Cottage Agency Clicks By Madison and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired March 19, 2026

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  • #175 Guests Nick Wale, Jackson Lowry and Charles Ray

    #175 Guests Nick Wale, Jackson Lowry and Charles Ray
    Mar 13 2026
    AMERICA250 SERIES LAUNCHES! NICK WALE, JACKSON LOWRY, AND CHARLES RAY Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch the live video! Join us for a lively conversation with three great storytellers! NICK WALE, CEO of a leader in the Western publishing business, Dusty Saddle Publishing (DSP), and two of DSP’s most popular writers, JACKSON LOWRY and CHARLES RAY. During this year of AMERICA250, DSP is releasing a special series of twelve novels to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Each celebrates the grit, pioneer spirit, and the heroism of our Western American heritage. The series opens with Book #1 – One of author Robert Vardeman's pennames is Jackson Lowry and he has written THE PATHFINDER: JOHN FREMONT a novel about John Charles Frémont and Kit Carson, and the opening of the West. Lowry is well-known to Western readers and he tells his tale with his customary narrative drive and grace. Here is a tale of fortitude, privation, courage and patriotism. "Song of the Trail" performed by Keeter Stuart and Trio Bravo from the album "Deeper West" opens this segment. The series continues with - Charles Ray’s JIM BECKWOURTH, MOUNTAIN MAN-TRAILBLAZER. Ray brings Beckwourth roaring back to life with his signature blend of historical accuracy, high-stakes action, vivid frontier details, and the kind of unbreakable spirit that defines the America250 Series. "Man of the Mountains" performed by Jim Jones, a co-write with Bruce Huntington from Jim's album "Favorites" opens this segment. Meet these entertaining storytellers and the heroes they write about under the DSP America250 banner! Find "everything Rendezvous" in one place! A BIG thank you to Janell Madison of "Clicks By Madison" for creating our landing 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 "Song of the Trail" performed by Keeter Stuart & Trio Bravo is from their album "Deeper West." "Man of the Mountains" performed by Jim Jones, a co-write with Bruce Huntington is from Jim's album "Favorites." Sponsored by Blue Cottage Agency Clicks By Madison and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired March 12, 2026
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  • #174 Guests Bob Boze Bell, C. Courtney Joyner and Henry C. Parke

    #174 Guests Bob Boze Bell, C. Courtney Joyner and Henry C. Parke
    Mar 6 2026

    TRUE WEST COVERS THE AMERICAN WEST BOB BOZE BELL, C. COURTNEY JOYNER, AND HENRY C. PARKE Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch the live interview! STUART ROSEBROOK, True West Magazine Editor At Large, was planning to be with us. At the last moment, he was called away yet sent everyone a "Big Western Howdy!" Engaging stories all around! Join us for an engaging conversation with our three guests! Executive Editor BOB BOZE BELL, Film Editor HENRY C. PARKE, and former Film Editor C. COURTNEY JOYNER all part of the TRUE WEST MAGAZINE editorial team! Henry takes the lead and gives us his scoop on current Western films and TV shows, “Henry’s Western Round-up.” Bob Boze Bell, “America’s Western Storyteller,” gives us a “behind the scenes” look at stories gathered for the publication. Courtney Joyner, an author, screenwriter, filmmaker, director and historian of the American West shares his insights into why the West remains relevant today. Tune in for a lively discussion about today’s publishing industry, what’s changed, and what we can expect in the future. Find "everything Rendezvous" in one place! A BIG thank you to Janell Madison of "Clicks By Madison" for creating our landing 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 March 5, 2026

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