Johnny D. Boggs Talks The Frontier Spirit And Why Everything’s A Western

18/06/2025 42 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6
Johnny D. Boggs Talks The Frontier Spirit And Why Everything’s A Western

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Episode Synopsis

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 to becoming a full-time author in New Mexico, Boggs shares how TV Westerns, journalism, and real-life history shaped his storytelling. We talk about everything from cattle drives and morally complex characters to the future of the genre, writing strong female leads, and why every good Western starts with the land. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just saddle-breaking into the genre, this conversation offers deep insight — and a few good stories along the way.

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