Come celebrate National Friends of Libraries week with the Friends of A.K. Smiley Public Library's Friends Roundup! Come for family activities, prizes and giveaways, refreshments, and book talks and signings by the follo Friends Roundup Educators2wing slate of guest authors: Diane Adams, "Two Hands to Love You" Eric Pierpoint, "The Last Ride of Caleb O'Toole" J.R. Sanders, "Some Gave All" Plus, there will be live bluegrass featuring the Prairie Sunset Band! Download event flyer (PDF)  

The Writer's Block is a weekly radio show bringing together writers and readers every Thursday at 8pm (PST). J.R. will be talking with hosts Bobbi Bell and Jim Christina about his forthcoming novel "Cowboy Moon," along with his other books and projects, and writing in general. Follow this link to listen live, or to tune in later. Either way, be sure to join us!

I'll be signing books and meeting folks at the Festival's Buckaroo Book Shop, along with fellow Western writers Johnny D. Boggs, Bob Brill, Al Bringas, Jim Christina, Eric Heisner, Dale Jackson, Richard Paolinelli, Katie Ryan, and Peter Sherayko. In honor of the Festival's 25th year, general admission this year is free, so come on out and pay a visit!