Returning to the show this week is Robert J. Skead, a New Jersey-based author published with Artemesia Publishing in New Mexico. His newest middle grade novel, “Legend of the Narwhals,” follows young Prince Asgar on a magical adventure to find his missing mother. Learn more at https://robertskead.com/

Kate Christensen, writing as Sydney Graves, joins the show this week to talk about her book, “The Arizona Tringle.” Exploring a genre outside of her usual literary fiction, Christensen explores the intersecting impacts of family, trauma, and identity in this mystery thriller. Learn more at https://katechristensen.net/

Recently relocated to Farmington, author Nyajuok Doluony joins the show this week to talk about her memoir, “I am my Mother’s Wildest Dream.” She shares the challenges she faced standing up against cultural norms, family expectations, and mental health crises. Learn more at https://www.iamnyatongyik.com/

New Mexico writers Cynthia Sylvester and Byron Aspaas join the show this week to talk about an upcoming event hosted by NM Writers Rising Writers series. Byron will be leading a conversation with aspiring writers on April 22 from 2-4 pm at San Juan Center for Independence in Farmington. The event is open to all. For more information, visit https://nmwriters.org/rising-writers/

New Mexico author Sage Vogel joins the show this week to talk about his collection of stories, "Dichos en Nichos," published through UNM Press as part of the Querencia Series. The book is a collaboration with his parents Jim and Christen, who created the painting and nichos frames for the project. For more information, visit https://www.sagevogel.com/

Returning to the show this week to talk about her upcoming middle grade verse novel is Albuquerque author Caroline Starr Rose. “The Burning Season” tells the story of 12-year-old Opal as she begins fire lookout training and has to face her biggest fear. Learn more at https://carolinestarrrose.com/

Mark Edward Langley, who splits his time between New Mexico and Indiana, joins the show this week to talk about the third book in his Aurthur Nakai mystery/thriller series, “When Silence Screams,” as well as a new series he is working on. Learn more at https://markedwardlangley.com/

Owners of Quill & Quest Bookstore, which recently opened in Farmington, NM, join the show this week to talk about the opening of the store and their plans for its future. Quill & Quest is located at 218 W. Main St., in Farmington and online at https://shopquillandquest.com/