Cynthia Swanson RMFW episode 14

Cynthia Swanson RMFW episode 14

Cynthia Swanson is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the psychological suspense novels The Bookseller, The Glass Forest, and Anyone But Her, and the forthcoming short story collection This Isn’t New: Women’s Historical Stories. Cynthia was named 2025 Indie Author of the Year by the Indie Author Project, has received the Colorado Book Award (twice) and the WILLA Literary Award, won the Indie Author Project contest, and been a finalist for the High Plains Book Award, the WILLA Literary Award, and the CAL Award. She is also the editor of the award-winning anthology Denver Noir. She lives with her family in Denver. Find Cynthia online at www.cynthiaswansonauthor.com and follow her on Substack (The What If Journal) and Bluesky (cynswanauthor).

RMFW Kelly Pollard Episode 12

Kelly Pollard resides in Loveland, CO. She was recognized by NoCo Style’s 30 Under 30 in 2024 for her debut YA novel, Shattered Streams. When she isn't writing, you can find her in nature, traveling, or cozying up with a book and her cat, Cleo. Check out her website: www.kellypollardbooks.com Visit her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellylaurapollard

Nikki Carrero interview RMFW Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers

Nikki Carrero (she/her) is an assistant agent at The Rights Factory. She has a background in education, marketing, publishing, and bookselling, and loves to see people fall in love with stories. Her love for the written word began when her grandmother brought her to the bookstore as a kid to pick out new books. She hasn’t stopped reading since and is currently building her own personal home library. Find out more about her in the below links. Instagram: @nikkigetsliterary Threads: @nikkigetsliterary Substack: @nikkigetsliterary BlueSky: @nikkigetsliterary.bsky.social Twitter/X: @NikkiCarrero

Farrah Frances Inspiration Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers

This episode is about inspiration. Farrah Frances writes weird girl fiction and spec fic under the pen name A.Z. Sultana. Her prose can be found scribbled on the walls of many bathroom stalls across the nation. She holds a PMP certification, a Bachelor’s in general studies with a focus on Marketing from Gonzaga, and a Master’s in Library Science from North Carolina Central University. You can find her on Instagram @a.z.sultana or anywhere questionable behavior is encouraged.

Kevin Wolf Author RMFW Episode 10

Kevin Wolf’s novel, THE HOMEPLACE is the winner of the 2015 Tony Hillerman Award.  The novel was a finalist for the 2016 Strand Critics Award for Debut Mystery. Western Writers of America selected his short story, BELTHANGER as the 2021 Spur Award Winner for Best Short Fiction. The great-grandson of Colorado homesteaders, he enjoys fly fishing, old Winchesters, and 1950's Western movies.  He lives in Estes Park, CO with his wife. Visit his website: www.kevinwolfstoryteller.com