Write On! Four Corners
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Episodes
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Suzanne Stauffer
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
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 for Cozy Mystery and was third place in the CIPA EVVY Awards. Learn more at https://couriersseries1926.blogspot.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Jane Bauer
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Originally from Ireland and England, poet Jane Bauer now lives in New Mexico with her family and her debut book of poetry, “Eve: A River Flowing,” captures her impressions of live, nature, and the current turmoil being experienced throughout the world. Learn more at https://www.janebauer.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Tim Weed
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Recent keynote speaker at the Mesa Verde Literary Festival Time Weed joins the show this week to talk about his newest novel, “The Afterlife Project.” The book’s character face what might be the end of humanity on Earth, but are determined to make every attempt to survive—including time travel and other harrowing adventures. Learn more at https://timweed.net/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Karen McCoy
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
: Former Four Corners resident and librarian Karen McCoy joins the show this week to talk about her debut middle grade novel, “The Etiquette of Voles,” an adventure set in Victorian England with a mystery-solving, talking vole as the main character. Learn more at https://www.karenbmccoy.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Emily Jones
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Emily Jones, writer and anthropology professor at UNM, joins the show this week to talk about her debut novel, “Nahia,” which tells the story of a Mesolithic-era young woman facing drastic changes in her personal life and the larger world. Learn more at https://emilylenajones.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Dallin Kohler
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Utah writer and herpetologist Dallin Kohler joins the show this week to talk about his debut novel, “Pyro: The Quest for a Beautifully Elusive Snake.” The book recounts a two-year period spent searching for the snake and the lessons learned along the way. Learn more at https://www.torreyhouse.org/pyro
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Khadijah VanBrakle
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
New Mexico author Khadijah VanBrakle joins the show this week to talk about her new young adult book, “My Perfect Family,” which deals with complicated family relationships, as well as cultural and faith community elements that strain bonds even further. Learn more at https://www.khadijahvanbrakle.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with J.E. Thomas
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Middle grade author J.E. Thomas joins the show this week to talk about her newest middle grade novel, “The AI Incident.” The story follows a young boy in the Colorado foster care system who befriend an AI robot while on a quest to find his forever family. Learn more at https://jethomasauthor.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Jennifer Bohnhoff
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Returning guest, Jennifer Bohnhoff talks about her new book “The Famished Country,” which completes her series on three boy’s experiences during Civil War battles that took place in New Mexico. Learn more at https://jenniferbohnhoff.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with J.M. Mitchell
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
J.M. Mitchell joins the show this week to talk about newest Jack Chastain Mystery, “Migrations of Butterflies and Lies.” The story weaves together National Parks, history, and murder, and J.M. talks about how he balanced these factors in his writing. Learn more at https://prairieplumpress.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Bethany Turner
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Colorado author Bethany Turner returns to the show this week to talk about her newest book, “Wes and Addie Had Their Chance,” the final installment of her Adelaide Springs romantic comedy series. Meet Bethany July 19 at 1 pm at Quill & Quest for a book signing. Learn more at http://bethanyturner.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Jeanne Burrows-Johnson
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Arizona author Jeanne Burrows-Johnson returns to the show this week with her fourth novel in her Natalie Seachrist mystery series, “Yen for Murder.” She discusses the importance of place in writing and honoring culture and language in fiction. To learn more, visit https://www.jeanneburrows-johnsonsimaginings.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Lincoln Mitchell
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Returning guest Lincoln Mitchell talks about his new book, “Three Years our Mayor: George Moscone and the making of Modern San Francisco,” a biography of George Moscone and his influence on the development of the city he served. Learn more at https://lincolnmitchell.substack.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Thomas Swetnam
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Retired dendrochronologist Thomas Swetnam joins the show this week to talk about his new book out from UNM Press, “The Jemez Mountains: A Cultural and Natural History.” Swetnam talks about growing up in the Jemez area and how learning about a place’s history can help you live in it more intentionally and appreciate its characteristics. Learn more at https://www.treeringscar.org/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Christopher Barns Part 2
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
This week’s guest author retired from Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center and began volunteering at Mesa Verde National Park, which led to his writing “Mesa Verde’s Secret Garden: A History of Managing the Backcountry and Wilderness of a National Park.” Barns delves into and possible paths forward for the park in part 2 of his interview.
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Christopher Barns Part 1
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
This week’s guest author retired from Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center and began volunteering at Mesa Verde National Park, which led to his writing “Mesa Verde’s Secret Garden: A History of Managing the Backcountry and Wilderness of a National Park.” Barns delves into the history of the park’s management in part 1 of his interview.
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Katherine L Myrick
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Colorado author Katherine L. Myrick shares the story of your journey to travel the full 1,700 miles Dominquez-Escalante trail with her dog Scarlett. The adventure is chronicled in her new book, “The Adventures of Scarlett of Arboles. 250 Years Later: Photographing the Dominquez-Escalante Trail of 1776.” Myrick shares that Mary Oliver's instructions for living a life inspired her during her photography and writing journey. Learn more at https://thefifthcornerphotogallery.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Torrey House Press
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
On this week’s episode co-executive directors of Utah publishing house Torrey House Press, Kirsten Johanna Allen and Will Neville-Rehbehn, talk about the company’s 15th anniversary as well as challenges they are facing with recent funding cuts due to the wider loss of grant funding for arts and humanities organizations across the country. Learn more at https://www.torreyhouse.org/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Stoney Compton
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
New Mexico author Stoney Compton talks about his novel, “Whalesong,” as well as his writing process and publishing journey on this week’s show. Learn more about Stoney’s books at https://www.stoneycompton.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Nan Fischer
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Nan Fischer joins the show this week to talk about her book, “Growing a Sensational Garden in the Southern Rocky Mountains,” a compendium of knowledge she has gained over decades of working in nurseries and farms. Learn more at https://www.nannieplants.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Lynn Blackwood
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Former Kirtland, NM resident Lynn Blackwood joins the show this week to discuss his newest book, “Estimated Time of Arrival,” a self-help book geared toward helping people more forward when troubled by hardships in life. Learn more at https://lynnablackwood.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Ellen Saul
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
After a recent author talk in Farmington, NM, Ellen Saul joins the show to discuss her nonfiction book, “From Pain to Power: Seven Steps to Healthy Boundaries.” She discusses how to develop healthy boundaries and change boundary beliefs that are not serving a person. Learn more at https://www.ellensaul.com/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Robert Skead
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Sydney Graves/Kate Christensen
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Nyajuok Doluony
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Cynthia Sylvester and Byron Aspaas
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Sage Vogel
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Caroline Starr Rose
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Mark Edward Langley
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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/
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Write On Four Corners with DelSheree Gladden: Interview with Quill & Quest Bookstore owners Kreig and Amanda Durham
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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/
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