About this episode

In this episode, Thomas Wayne Riley interviews author James Bandy about his novella Rumorosa and various topics related to the American Southwest.

New Interview Episode is out! Bandy and I talk about his awesome novella Rumorosa, a must read. We also discuss the American Southwest in writings and art. We talk about Apaches, California, the Vietnam War, Cormac McCarthy, King of Dogs, our glorious Public Lands and how we must protect them, the Civil War in the Southwest, and everyone’s favorite topic: Man Corn.

People in this episode

Host: Thomas Wayne Riley

Guest: James Bandy

Topics covered

• novella
• American Southwest
• Apaches
• Vietnam War
• Civil War
• Public Lands
• literature

Keywords

• Rumorosa
• James Bandy
• American Southwest
• Apaches
• Vietnam War
• Civil War
• Cormac McCarthy
• Public Lands
• literature

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Rumorosa, King of Dogs, Man Corn

Places: California, American Southwest, Public Lands

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