Oscar Hokeah, author of this year’s San Juan College One Book One Community selection, joins the show this week to talk about his debut novel, “Calling for a Blanket Dance.” Hokeah discusses his writing process and how he balances sharing stories from his culture while still respecting topics and experiences meant to remain sacred. Learn more about Hokeah’s writing at https://www.oscarhokeah.com.

Returning author Charlene Bell Dietz is on the show this week to discuss her newest book, a historical account of the life of Margaret Brent, a bold woman who fought for rights in the new world. Learn more about Dietz’s writing at https://inkydancestudios.com/

Monique Holiday is a Diné (Navajo) artist and is from the Farmington area. She is an alumnus of the Institute of American Indian arts in Santa Fe New Mexico. She is a painter who works primarily in acrylics. She depicts the Navajo culture via the women of her community.

Kevin Honold discusses his newest book, “Our Lady of Good Voyage,” a tale of two young men on a mysterious and difficult to explain journey on this week’s episode.

Christine H Bailey joins the show this week to talk about her young adult mystery novel, “Burning Little Lies,” and how she develops her characters and builds a compelling mystery.

New Mexico author Lynn Doxon talks about her newest books, “Moonlight Calvary,” the second book in her Becoming the Greatest Generation Series, set in the Pacific Theater of World War Two. Learn more about Doxon’s books at https://lynndoxon.com/

Venaya Yazzie get a chance to Speak with Ed Singer a painter from Cortez Colorado.

Ed Singer is a Navajo artist originally from Green Mountain Arizona on the western region of the Navajo nation. He is currently a resident of Cortez Colorado where he lives and as professional artist

In the community. Ed is a master painter and works in concepts of stereotypes and Native American identity in the southwest. He has a solo art exhibition on Aug. 2, 2024 at SJC Henderson Fine Arts Gallery.

Scott is joined by the wonderful Lisa Diersen to showcase the upcoming Equus Aztec: Film & Art Fest on July 26-28, 2024!