EPISODE · Jul 11, 2023 · 41 MIN
Celebrating Oklahoma History with John J. Dwyer, author of The Oklahomans saga
from Okie Bookcast · host J Hall
Text the Bookcast and say "hi"!It's Chapter 44! My guest is John J. Dwyer, author of The Oklahomans and several other history and historical fiction titles. John grew up in Duncan and taught History and Ethics at Southern Nazarene University from 2006-2021. He also had a successful career in journalism and broadcasting before making the switch to writing books. John’s books have won both state and nationals awards, including the Will Rogers Medallion award for Western literature. When he’s not writing, John is president of the Red River Institute of History and is part of the Oklahoma Gold! radio program and podcast that features colorful and inspiring tales from Oklahoma History.Connect with John: website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Oklahoma Gold!Steven Wedel provides our review for this episode. Steven has published 37 books under his own name and two pseudonyms. Steve is an English teacher by day, who previously worked as a journalist, public relations director, corporate writer, and a lot of other things that didn't have to do with writing. His latest book - First Born - released earlier this summer. Steven is keeping with our theme of cowboys and history with his review of Deer Run Trail by David R. Lewis. Connect with Steven: website | Instagram | TwitterMentioned on the show:The Oklahomans (Book 1 and Book 2) - John J. DwyerJames MichenerDr. Bob BlackburnJerry BennettThe 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre: A Photographic History Volume 1 - Dr. Karlos K. HillOklahoma Gold! podcastWinds of War - Herman WoukWar and Remembrance - Herman WoukLonesome Dove - Larry McMurtryHorseman, Pass By - Larry McMurtyPretty Boy Floyd - Larry McMurtryMichael WallaceBob BurkeWashington: The Indispensable Man - James Thomas FlexnerOklahoma Gold! on Waddy YoungDeer Run Trail - David R. LewisConnect with J: website | TikTok | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookShop the Bookcast on Bookshop.orgMusic by JuliusH
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Text the Bookcast and say "hi"! It's Chapter 44! My guest is John J. Dwyer, author of The Oklahomans and several other history and historical fiction titles. John grew up in Duncan and taught History and Ethics at Southern Nazarene University from 2006-2021. He also had a successful career in journalism and broadcasting before making the switch to writing books. John’s books have won both state and nationals awards, including the Will Rogers Medallion award for Western literature. When he’s...
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