TWO TITLES. TWO PAGE TURNERS. ONE AUTHOR. Guest Author Patrick Dearen Hosts Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Watch YouTube Video A member of the Texas Literary Hall of Fame, Patrick Dearen is the award-winning author of 10 nonfiction books and 19 novels. His work focuses primarily on West Texas, particularly the Pecos and Devils river regions. Patrick provides great writing tips throughout our conversation, tune in to discover what "WPM" means, how he applies "What If?", and where the term "ride the river" originates. We chat about all this and so much more! Take a listen and then grab his two newest novels, The Big Dry and Halloween On The Butterfield Trail. THE BIG DRY Set in the 1880s Texas during a devastating drought, “The Big Dry’ is a gripping historical novel that explores themes of justice, friendship, and survival. Patrick Dearen brings a powerful and authentic voice to this story of two unlikely companions navigating hardship and the unforgiving landscape of the American West. HALLOWEEN ON THE BUTTERFIELD TRAIL Grab your favorite fall hot beverage, draw the curtains, turn down the lights and get comfortable…. It’s Halloween in 1860, wolves are howling, and bats are flying across the face of the moon. Eleven-year-old Bird and his twin brother are on a Butterfield stage headed across the Red River into Texas. Even though their father is the driver, the next several miles will be scary. Night has fallen, and the dark woods may be full of spooks, ghost bells, glowing tombstones, headless horsemen, wandering spirits, and forked-tail terrors. Playlist 1. Turn The Herd - Performed by Lynn Anderson - a co-write with Gary Anderson- Album A Family Affair 2. Butterfield Stage- Written and Performed by John Bergstrom - Album Butterfield Stage 3. Ride The River - Performed by Jim Jones - a co-write with Andi Renfree - Album Good Days Are Comin' Meet Patrick Dearen Website - https://patrickdearen.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/patrick.dearen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/patrickdearen/ Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band Sponsored by Blue Cottage Agency and OutWest Shop Shop ALL Rendezvous With A Writer book titles HERE Aired October 15, 2026