Writing the West
Writing the West is a podcast for readers who love the West. From CJ Box to Anne Hillerman, we host some of today's top authors of the West. From the stories behind the stories to translating the West into written words, to their favorite characters, TV shows, and beyond, Writing the West gives you the access to the authors and books you love. Writing the West is a publication of Cowboys & Indians Magazine.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2025
Beyond Buffalo Bill: The Couple Who Brought the Wild West to Life
Few stories from the Old West capture both romance and resilience like that of May Lillie and Gordon “Pawnee Bill” Lillie. She was a Quaker girl from Philadelphia who became one of the world’s finest…
Josh Holloway And Ryan Whitaker Bring Louis L’Amour’s “Flint” To Life On Screen
For veteran actor Josh Holloway (Lost, Colony, Yellowstone, Duster), the road to Flint began more than two decades ago, when the Georgia native first read Louis L’Amour’s tale of a dying gunfighter d…
Life, Loss, And 8-Man Football On Indigenous Reservations With Journalist John Glionna
For decades, journalist John Glionna roamed the American West chasing stories that others overlooked: small towns, strange landmarks, and unforgettable characters. But it was in McDermitt, Nevada tha…
Bestselling Author Bryan Burrough Reveals How Texas Shaped the Gunfighter Era
In this episode of Writing the West podcast, we sit down with journalist and historian Bryan Burrough, author of the riveting new book The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild. Known for his bes…
Louis L’Amour's Son Beau Discusses His Father’s Legacy And Expanding The Western Genre
We sat down with Beau L’Amour — writer, producer, and the literary steward of his legendary father, Louis L’Amour. From audio dramas and graphic novels to film adaptations and hopes for future produc…
Johnny D. Boggs Talks The Frontier Spirit And Why Everything’s A Western
In this episode of Writing the West, we sit down with one of the most prolific voices in modern Western literature: Johnny D. Boggs. From his early days in South Carolina dreaming of wide-open spaces…
Scholar George Matthews Discusses The Life & Legend Of Billy The Kid
Billy the Kid is quite possibly the most popular outlaw of the Old West. From his time as a regulator fighting against the corrupt Santa Fe Ring to his daring (and murderous) escape from the Lincoln …
Craig Johnson Explains How Westerns Have Evolved And Dishes On His Latest Longmire Novel
In this episode of Writing the West, we sit down with bestselling author Craig Johnson, the mind behind the beloved Walt Longmire series, to discuss his upcoming novel Return to Sender. From his Wyom…
Laurie L. Dove Discusses Crafting Authentic Indigenous Characters In Her Debut Novel
Seasoned journalist and writing professor Laurie L. Dove's debut novel, Mask of the Deer Woman, is the culmination of a lifetime of craft and advocacy. Tackling the real-world issue of missing Indige…
Anne Hillerman Talks Finding Her Own Voice And The Dark Winds TV Series
Author of the Leaphorn, Chee, and Manuelito series of Native American crime fiction novels, Anne Hillerman inherited both her passion for writing, and her series' characters, from her late father, le…
C.J. Box Dishes On Writing, Wyoming, And His Latest Joe Pickett Novel
C.J. Box, the bestselling author behind the Joe Pickett series, knows Wyoming like the back of his hand, and it shows in his writing. Drawing from years of firsthand experience in the Mountain West, …