#175 Guests Nick Wale, Jackson Lowry and Charles Ray

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