J.R. Seeger, RJ Mirabal, Melody Groves, Linda Davis-Kyle, and Rosie Kern are just a few members of SouthWest Writers (SWW) who published books in 2024. Their new releases couldn’t fit in this year’s interview schedule, but look for 2025 interviews or updates for some of these authors.
A list of interviewed SWW authors with 2024 releases is included at the end of this post.
A Body on the Shoreline: A WWII Mystery (Mission Point Press, 2024) by J.R. Seeger. It’s 1942, and a body is discovered on the shoreline of a secret training facility in Canada. Warned to expect suspicion, if not total obstruction, Miles Lundin of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police must find a murderer in a camp of trained killers. Fortunately, he is joined in the investigation by a visiting “outsider” from Royal Navy intelligence, Lieutenant Commander Ian Fleming. The questions are clear: who and why? The answers, however, are as murky as the depths of Lake Ontario.
The Swordfish Deception: Book 8 in the MIKE4 Series (Mission Point Press, 2024) by J.R. Seeger. After nearly fifteen years of war zone deployments as a military intelligence officer with the US Special Operations Force, Sue O’Connell is now working for the CIA in a position where it’s unlikely she’ll be shot, blown up, or captured. But US and European agents and sources are dying mysteriously, and Sue’s team is suddenly on its way to Germany. Once again, the separate paths of Sue and her mother, a retired CIA case officer, twist and converge. And they find themselves targeted as obstacles to be eliminated by Russian mercenaries known as SWORDFISH.
You’ll find all of John’s books on his Amazon author page.
Dragon Train War (Dragon Train Quest, Book3, May 2024) by RJ the Story Guy (aka RJ Mirabal). Jaiden’s act of freeing Skye, the blue dragon, and her family became a movement to free all dragons. And that escalated to a rebellion. Now, all-out war seems to be the only solution. Jaiden and friends Tristram, Wyetta, Gorn, and Aleena represent the surge of humanity who join the fight for Dragon Freedom. Skirmishes, ambushes, intense battles, undercover operations, and uncertainty surrounding the strength of the enemy’s human army adds to the tension. Mysteries, surprises, unexpected revelations, and shocking outcomes mark the Final Dragon War.
You’ll find RJ on his websites RJMirabal.com and RJtheStoryGuy.com, and on Facebook, Twitter, and his Amazon author page.
Nolan Gang Unleashed (Wolfpack Publishing) is a three-book classic western series by Melody Groves. The Making of the Texas Kid (book 1, June 2024): Tate Nolan harbors a bold ambition—to surpass the legendary fame of his outlaw idol, Jesse James. Tate makes a choice that will leave an indelible mark on the wild heart of the untamed frontier. Eagan’s Revenge (book 2, July 2024): Eagan Nolan’s goal is simple—remain hell-bent on seeking revenge after a humiliating assault. Eagan faces the complexities of self-doubt and the unexpected twists that life throws his way. Battle at Rio Pedernales (book 3, August 2024): Joe Nolan wants one thing—to catch the men responsible for wreaking havoc on his beloved town. Joe’s courage stands as a beacon against the encroaching shadows of uncertainty and fear.
You’ll find Melody on MelodyGroves.net and her Amazon author page.
Writing about Your Pets #1: Questions & Prompts for ’Tweens, Teens & Beyond (July 2024) by Linda Davis-Kyle. The book offers loads of imagination-stretching and heart-warming prompts that reward young and mature wordsmiths with a more caring view of their pets and a more loving image of themselves. Some unique fiction and nonfiction prompts will engage ‘tweens, teens, and beyond teens to have fun improving and completing “startup” adventures. Perhaps, even more importantly, writers of all ages will appreciate seeing through the eyes of their pets, a beautiful way to love and appreciate themselves more.
Look for Linda on her website WritingNow.com. You’ll find her books on her Amazon author page.
The Competently Quirky Parables of an Eccentric Master Gardener (July 2024) by Rosie Kern. Master Gardener Rosie Kern’s philodendron grows across three walls in her dining room. The Maple sapling in her front yard cries when temperatures top 100 degrees. Starbucks baristas across the city save coffee grounds for her, and plant catalogs choke her mailbox. She also owns a tractor and knows how to use it. Her unusual but effective methods of approaching gardening challenges fuel her garden-club lectures. Friends smile and call her eccentric, fellow gardeners acknowledge her competence, and her kids just think she’s kinda quirky.
Visit Rosie on her websites at SolarRanch.com and RoseMarieKern.com.
SWW Author Interviews: 2024 Releases
Tim Amsden
Love Letter to Ramah
Michael Backus
The Heart is Meat
Rachel Bate
Hatch Chile Willie
Irene Blea
Dragonfly
E. Joe Brown
A Cowboy’s Fortune (Kelly Can Saga Book 2)
Gency Brown
A Right Fine Life
Mary Lou Dobbs
Badass Old White Woman: How to Flip the Script on Aging
Lynn Ellen Doxon
The Moonlight Cavalry
Robert D. Kidera
Burn Scars
Kendra Loring
The Saga of Henri Standing Bear
William Murray
Worn Out Saddles and Boot Leather
Jeff Otis
Raptor Lands: The Story of the Harrowing Return of the Dinosaurs
Léonie Rosenstiel
Protecting Mama: Surviving the Legal Guardianship Swamp
KL Wagoner loves creating worlds of fantasy and science fiction. Her current work in progress is The Last Bonekeeper fantasy trilogy and short stories in the same universe. A member of SouthWest Writers since 2006, Kat has worked as the organization’s secretary, newsletter editor, website manager, and author interview coordinator. Kat is also a veteran, a martial art student, and a grandmother. Visit her at klwagoner.com.
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