Craig Johnson Explains How Westerns Have Evolved And Dishes On His Latest Longmire Novel

21/05/2025 27 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4
Craig Johnson Explains How Westerns Have Evolved And Dishes On His Latest Longmire Novel

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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 Wyoming ranch, Johnson reflects on the enduring relevance of the Western genre, the real-life stories that inspire his plots, and why voice, empathy, and lived experience matter in good storytelling. With warmth and wit, he opens up about his writing journey, the evolution of Walt Longmire, and what it takes to keep readers—and himself—hooked after 21 books.

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