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Write On Four Corners
by KSJE Podcasts
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Episodes
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Betsy James
New Mexico author Betsy James joins the show this week to talk about her newest books, a speculative fiction novel called “Practicing to be Lightning,” which explores the impact of an unexpected journey. Learn more at https://betsyjames.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Jerry Ortiz y Pino
Retired social worker and member of the New Mexico Senate Jerry Ortiz y Pino turned his attention to writing historical fiction and joins the show this week to discuss his debut novel, “Beyond the Edge of the Known World.” He will read from his novel and answer questions at Garcia Street Books on...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Lynn Adler
Photographer and documentarian Lynn Adler joins the show this week to talk about her first photobook, “And So We Moved to Petaca,” published through UNM Press. The book shows and tells the story of Adler’s friends who moved to rural New Mexico in the 1970s in search of a simpler life. Adler’s…
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Jennifer Prothero
Colorado author Jennifer Prothero joins the show this week to talk about her experience writing, editing, and launching her debut novel, “Hawthorne House.” The book releases Sept. 25, 2026. Learn more at https://www.jenniferprotherobooks.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Marty Eberhardt
New Mexico-Arizona author Marty Eberhardt returns to the show this week to talk about the latest installment in her Bea Rivers mystery series, “Crime on the Coast,” and the importance of setting in her writing. Learn more at https://martyeberhardt.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Bliss Wood
New Mexico author Bliss Wood joins the show this week to discuss her new book, “Mindfulness: A Do-It Yourself Guide to Inner Peace,” and the benefits of having a mindfulness practice in a chaotic world. Learn more at https://blisswoodvo.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Lisa McCoy
Executive director of New Mexico Writers Lisa McCoy joins the show this week to discuss the organizations various programs, including Rising Writers, New Mexico Book Awards, and its grant programs. Upcoming Rising Writers programing includes Jake Skeets Sept. 9 in Gallup, Zach Hively Sept. 30 in…
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Marie Parks
New Mexico author Marie Parks joins the show this weeks to discuss her new book “Flightless” and how she developed both her characters and the unique world they live in. Learn more at https://www.marieparks.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Zach Hively
Zach Hively, founder of Casa Urraca Press in Abiquiú, New Mexico, joins the show this week to talk about the press’s mission to elevate local voices and new books releasing this fall. Learn more at https://casaurracapress.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Paul J. Knight and Chris Allen
New Mexico authors Paul J. Knight and Chris Allen join the show this week to talk about their novel, “The Music of Creation,” their research for the book and their focus on character development. Learn more at https://www.themusicofcreation.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Ty Bannerman
Albuquerque author Ty Bannerman joins the show this week to talk about his memoir, “Nuclear Family: A Memoir of the Atomic West.” He discusses how he blended historical information with the story of how his family was impacted by their involvement with nuclear development in New Mexico. Learn…
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Kathryn Berla
Kathryn Berla joins the show this week to discuss her newest book, “John Doe Does Not Suck,” a noir mystery with struggling 317-year-old vampire who gets drawn into a serial killer investigation. The book was recently published by New Mexico publisher Artemesia Publishing. Learn more at...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Meredith Wargo
Utah author Meredith Wargo joins the show this week to discuss her debut book “DAWGS: A True Story of Lost Animals and the Kids Who Rescued Them.” The nonfiction account tells the story of how Diane Trull and her fourth grade students started an animal sanctuary to rescue animals in need. Learn...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Orlando Davidson
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Scott Archer Jones
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Mark Plets
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Douglas Joslin
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.
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Kim Wuertz
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Karen McCoy
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Scott Graham
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Tim Weed
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…
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Laura Paskus
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Sean Gerrity
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…
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Garrett Peck
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…
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Mark Stevens
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…
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Paul Semendinger
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...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Monté Hill
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...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Kim Henderson
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...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Leah Holbrook Sackett
: 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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Skye Griffith
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Pierre C Arsenault
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...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Dodici Azpadu
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.
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with W. Michael Farmer
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Melissa Bowersock
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Donald Mengay
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Mike Avery
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Kathleen Rodgers
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...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Spinner: Interview with Rick Bass
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...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Bob Seay
Colorado author Bob Seay joins the show this week to talk abut his book, “The Bookseller’s Son,” and the complexities of book banning. Learn more at https://bobseay.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Matthew Alexander
Bloomfield, NM author Matthew Alexander joins the show this week to talk about his debut novel, “Blood Moon Rising,” and the current challenges of entering the publishing industry. Learn more at https://authormatthewalexander.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Rena Sapon-White and Ella Schaefer
Rena Sapon-White and Ella Schaefer, co-authors of “The Christmas Pic,” a finalist in the New Mexico Books Awards this year, join the show this week to talk about how the book originally formed as a script but settled into exactly what it needed to be as a novel. Learn more at...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Susan Metallo
New Mexico author and librarian Susan Metallow joins the show this week to talk about his debut novel, “Reasons to Hate Me,” a young adult novel that follows an autistic teen girl as she navigates the social complexities of relationships and coming to know one’s self. Learn more at...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Eli Greenbaum
New Mexico writer and professor of evolutionary genetics at the University of Texas at El Paso, Eli Greenbaum, joins the show this week to talk about his new book out from UNM Press, “Venomous River.” The book details a research expedition to the Congo and the challenges faces and discoveries…
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Kate Niles
Former resident of the Four Corners, Kale Niles joins the show this week to talk about her new book, set in Taos, “The Last Hanging of Angel Martinez.” The book delves into the effects of generational trauma while exploring the cultural and social complexities of the region. Learn more at...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Philip Conners
New Mexico author Philip Conners joins the show this week to talk about his book, “The Mountain Knows the Mountain: A Fire Watch Diary,” a record of his experience during one of many seasons he has spent as a fire watcher in the Gila Wilderness. Learn more at http://www.philipconnors.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with C.C. Harrison
Arizona author C.C. Harrison joins the show this week to talk about her mystery/suspense novel, “Death by G-String.” A small mountain town is disrupted by murder and Viva Winter finds herself in the middle of the investigation and the danger it brings. Learn more at https://ccharrison-author.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Danica Nava
Author Danica Nava joins the show this week to talk about her new book “The Truth According to Ember,” a rom-com featuring an indigenous heroine trying to navigate the adult world after bending the truth about her qualifications for her new job. Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/p/DPy2roKkXwz/
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KSJE’s Turntable Taxi: Featuring "Charles Stacey"
This podcast contains an interview with Charley Stacey, retired Radio DJ, News Cameraman, and family therapist. The interview was conducted in late September 2025 for the KSJE radio program Turntable Taxi. It has been edited to avoid music copyright issues.
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Zahra Marwan
Author/illustrator Zahra Marwan, who was born in Kuwait and is currently living in New Mexico, joins the show this week to talk about her upcoming visit to Farmington as part of the New Mexico Writers “Rising Writers” series. She will be at Quill & Quest Bookstore Oct. 23 at 4 pm to discuss her...
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Suzanne Stauffer
Suzanne Stauffer, an author who recently moved to New Mexico, talks about her new book, “Fried Chicken Castaneda,” which follows a young Midwestern woman experiencing the Southwest for the first time in her quest to become a Harvey Company courier. The book recently won the New Mexico Book Award...
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