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This episode features a mystery short story with a Western slant, A Confluence in Time, written by Reavis Z. Wortham. It is read by local actor Ian Jones. You can learn more about the author on his website. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was written and performed by Kevin Memley. If you enjoyed this episode please review or rate it as that helps more people be able to find us! Also, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode-both to this podcast and to our podcast newsletter. If you would like to help support this podcast and Kings River Life financially, and get some fun rewards, check out our Patreon Page. You can also make a one time donation through Paypal and you can purchase some fun Mysteryrat's Maze merchandise on Redbubble. You can find more mystery fun on our websites Kings River Life Magazine and KRL News and Reviews.

This episode features a mystery short story with a Western slant, A Confluence in Time, written by Reavis Z. Wortham. It is read by local actor Ian Jones. You can learn more about the author on his <a href="http://reaviszwortham.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>. In each episode, we share with you mystery short stories and mystery novel first chapters read by actors from the San Joaquin Valley. Our theme song was written and performed by Kevin Memley. If you enjoyed this episode please review or rate it as that helps more people be able to find us! Also, consider subscribing so you never miss an episode-both to this podcast and to our podcast <a href="https://tinyletter.com/kingsriverlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">newsletter</a>. If you would like to help support this podcast and Kings River Life financially, and get some fun rewards, check out our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/kingsriverlife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Page</a>. You can also make a one time donation through <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=J37NQLMZ8MJ42" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paypal</a> and you can purchase some fun Mysteryrat's Maze merchandise on <a href="https://www.redbubble.com/people/lham/shop?asc=u" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Redbubble</a>. You can find more mystery fun on our websites <a href="http://KingsRiverLife.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kings River Life Magazine</a> and <a href="https://www.krlnews.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">KRL News and Reviews</a>.

A Confluence in Time by Reavis Z. Wortham

Reavis Z. Wortham’s Red River mysteries have been favorably compared to extraordinary talents like Harper Lee and Elmore Leonard, but he says the most important thing for him is to tell a good story. With his books making Best Mass Market Paperback Awards two years running, Reavis is certainly doing that well.Hi there, I’m your host Jenny Wheeler, and on today’s Binge Reading Reavis talks about his passion for preserving stories of small-town mid-20th century Texas before that world is lost forever.We’ve got three copies of the latest Red River mystery, Laying Bones, to give away to three lucky readers. Enter the draw to win. Offer closes August 23.ENTER DRAW TO WIN REAVIS BOOKAnd a reminder – for as little as a cup of coffee a month, you can get exclusive bonus Binge Reading content by becoming a supporter on Patreon. Find out more at Patreon.com/thejoysofbingereading.Six things you’ll learn from this Joys of Binge Reading episode:How Reavis combined a fulltime professional career with writingWhy 1960s Texas is so nostalgic for himRed River's key characters series based on real peopleHis list of big name authors he admiresThe new Tucker Snow series in the worksWhat he sees as the 'secret of his success'Where to find Reavis Z Wortham: Website: http://reaviszwortham.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reavis-Z-Wortham-145640935453067/Twitter: @ReavisZWorthamGoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4554817.Reavis_Z_WorthamYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=reavis+worthamWhat follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions.But now, here’s Reavis.Introducing author Reavis Z. WorthamJenny Wheeler: Hello there Reavis, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us.Reavis Z Wortham: Thank you Jenny. It's pleasure to be with you guys. It is always a pleasure to talk to folks that have read some of my work, and to be able to discuss the location and the characters and the storylines that I spin for people.Author Reavis Z. WorthamJenny Wheeler: The Red River series, which is the one we are focusing on mainly today, is popular fiction, but it's got a definite literary edge. You have been compared to some of the paramount writers of your nation – people like Harper Lee and Elmore Leonard. The critics rave, and yet it is popular fiction. That's quite a tricky double stool to sit on. How did you manage that, and what do you think about being compared with Harper Lee?Reavis Z Wortham: Oh, Lord. When I first saw that in print, I was stunned. I had no earthly idea that anything I could do would be compared to the quality of what Harper Lee produced back in those days. I never considered what I was doing literary fiction.I was just telling a story. I wanted to tell a story about the area where I grew up, north of Paris, Texas, up on the Red River, and about the people that raised me and the people I knew. I wrote about them the best way I knew how. Truthfully, I probably learned from reading Harper Lee. I probably learned from Elmore Leonard. I probably learned from James Lee Burke.Writers read, and I've been a voracious reader ever since I was in kindergarten, so I have absorbed a lot of fine writing. I think that had a lot to do with my style and what I produced.'All I want to do is tell a story'There was another author by the name of Donald E. Westlake. I don't know if you've ever heard of him in New Zealand. He was a fine writer, a crime writer, and funny and quirky. About two or three years ago, a reviewer said that my third novel reminded him so much of Donald E. Westlake's The Busy Body and The Fugitive Pigeon. When you are mentioned in the same sentence as all of those fine writers, it's very humbling.But I try not to let anything get in the way. I don't like to let it get inside my head,

Reavis Z. Wortham’s Red River mysteries have been favorably compared to extraordinary talents like Harper Lee and Elmore Leonard, but he says the most important thing for him is to tell a good story. With his books making Best Mass Market Paperback Awards two years running, Reavis is certainly doing that well. Hi there, I’m your host Jenny Wheeler, and on today’s Binge Reading Reavis talks about his passion for preserving stories of small-town mid-20th century Texas before that world is lost forever. We’ve got three copies of the latest Red River mystery, Laying Bones, to give away to three lucky readers. Enter the draw to win. Offer closes August 23. ENTER DRAW TO WIN REAVIS BOOK And a reminder – for as little as a cup of coffee a month, you can get exclusive bonus Binge Reading content by becoming a supporter on Patreon. Find out more at <a href="http://Patreon.com/thejoysofbingereading" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/thejoysofbingereading</a>. Six things you’ll learn from this Joys of Binge Reading episode: How Reavis combined a fulltime professional career with writingWhy 1960s Texas is so nostalgic for himRed River's key characters series based on real peopleHis list of big name authors he admiresThe new Tucker Snow series in the worksWhat he sees as the 'secret of his success' Where to find Reavis Z Wortham:  Website: <a href="http://reaviszwortham.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://reaviszwortham.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Reavis-Z-Wortham-145640935453067/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Reavis-Z-Wortham-145640935453067/</a> Twitter: @ReavisZWortham Goodreads: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4554817.Reavis_Z_Wortham" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4554817.Reavis_Z_Wortham</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=reavis+wortham" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=reavis+wortham</a> What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions. But now, here’s Reavis. Introducing author Reavis Z. Wortham Jenny Wheeler: Hello there Reavis, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Reavis Z Wortham: Thank you Jenny. It's pleasure to be with you guys. It is always a pleasure to talk to folks that have read some of my work, and to be able to discuss the location and the characters and the storylines that I spin for people. Author Reavis Z. Wortham Jenny Wheeler: The Red River series, which is the one we are focusing on mainly today, is popular fiction, but it's got a definite literary edge. You have been compared to some of the paramount writers of your nation – people like Harper Lee and Elmore Leonard. The critics rave, and yet it is popular fiction. That's quite a tricky double stool to sit on. How did you manage that, and what do you think about being compared with Harper Lee? Reavis Z Wortham: Oh, Lord. When I first saw that in print, I was stunned. I had no earthly idea that anything I could do would be compared to the quality of what Harper Lee produced back in those days. I never considered what I was doing literary fiction. I was just telling a story. I wanted to tell a story about the area where I grew up, north of Paris, Texas, up on the Red River, and about the people that raised me and the people I knew. I wrote about them the best way I knew how. Truthfully, I probably learned from reading Harper Lee. I probably learned from Elmore Leonard. I probably learned from James Lee Burke. Writers read, and I've been a voracious reader ever since I was in kindergarten, so I have absorbed a lot of fine writing. I think that had a lot to do with my style and what I produced. 'All I want to do is tell a story' There was another author by the name of Donald E. Westlake. I don't know if you've ever heard of him in New Zealand. He was a fine writer, a crime writer, and funny and quirky. About two or three years ago, a reviewer said that my third novel reminded him so much of Donald E. Westlake's The Busy Body and The Fugitive Pigeon. When you are mentioned in the same sentence as all of those fine writers, it's very humbling. But I try not to let anything get in the way. I don't like to let it get inside my head,

Reavis Z. Wortham – Texas Red River Mysteries

Reavis Z. Wortham talks about the his seat-of-the-pants idea that led to the Sonny Hawke thrillers, becoming an accidental contemporary western writer, and receiving a SPUR AWARD winner, as well as his colorful past and what's up next. Join us on for this special Mescal Men &amp; Mystery edition of Wine Women &amp; Writing Radio! Follow Pamela Fagan Hutchins, Author and Wine Women &amp; Writing Radio for more real women, kicking ass and writing books, or visit pamelafaganhutchins.com and pick up a copy of her women's fiction mysteries. This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. authorsontheair.com.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support

Reavis Z. Wortham talks about the his seat-of-the-pants idea that led to the Sonny Hawke thrillers, becoming an accidental contemporary western writer, and receiving a SPUR AWARD winner, as well as his colorful past and what's up next. Join us on for this special Mescal Men &amp; Mystery edition of Wine Women &amp; Writing Radio! Follow Pamela Fagan Hutchins, Author and Wine Women &amp; Writing Radio for more real women, kicking ass and writing books, or visit <a href="http://pamelafaganhutchins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pamelafaganhutchins.com</a> and pick up a copy of her women's fiction mysteries. This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. <a href="http://authorsontheair.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">authorsontheair.com</a>.--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support</a>

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