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Earth Beat
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Exploring Sacred Places

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Farming in Season
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Native Momentum
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Que Vivan Las Acequias
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Women's Speak
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Flowers Espinosa
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La Jicarita News
A Community Advocacy Newspaper for Northern New Mexico
13 years On-line Monthly Print Edition
Writers on Radio
Society of the Muse of the Southwest
Hosted by Tania Casselle & others.
Produced by Mike Tilley & Robin Collier.
Also included here are some literary shows by our other producers. 28 minute shows unless noted. CDs of any shows up to a total of 70 minutes can be special ordered for only $10.
All segments are copyright 2003-2008 by Cultural Energy
and/or the creators and may not be reproduced in any form.

Below are links to Writers on Radio segments now online. download RealPlayer, Windows Media Player or QuickTime, if not installed. Segments are posting in 32 bps compressed mp3 files (24 bps prior to Sep 14, 05) to allow dialup modem access. With slower connections, set your buffer to 30 or more seconds. Problems? eMail energy@culturalenergy.org Better sound was broadcast and are available as CDs

Writers on Radio airs on KRZA 88.7 the 2nd Sunday of each month at 3:30 pm.
It may also also be repeated in Dixon, NM on KLDK 96.5 FM usually in the 11:30 am time slot.
You can also listen to 1,700 Cultural Energy Radio Segments by Week of Broadcast
2007 Writers on Radio Shows & other literary specials
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Host Tania Casselle (unless otherwise indicated)
Tania Casselle has been an editor, journalist, & freelance writer since 1990, contributing to international print & broadcast media. Her fiction & poetry have also appeared in many literary journals & anthologies.
2008 Writers on Radio Shows & extra click on photos for larger images
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Taos Currents
SOMOS Winter Writers Series
Taylor Streit, Pierre Delattre, Jean-Vi Lenthe. Host Robin Collier Jan 07

Nathaniel Philbrook at the Harwood.
Nathaniel Philbrook at the Harwood. Robin Collier photo

Nathaniel Philbrook
Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War. Jan 08

Summer Wood
Winner of the Literary Gift of Freedom from A Room of Her Own Foundation, novelist Summer explores her passion for place. Jan 08

Judith Arcana
Author, poet, and biographer of Grace Paley, Judith discusses "art that discovers and makes truth." Feb 08

Don Waters
Author of Desert Gothic (Iowa Short Fiction Award), Don talks about the craft of the short story. Host Tania Cassalle Mar 08

John Nichols Introduction to Taylor Streit
At the SOMOS Winter Writers Series. John spins his own tale about the fly fishing guide & author.

Poet Judyth Hill
Judyth discusses the passion of poetry and reads her acclaimed 'Wage Peace'. Apr 08

Mirabai Starr
Interviewed by Nancy Ryan for Womenspeak Apr 08


Don Waters reading at the Harwood
for the Winter Writers Series

John Nichols introduces Taylor Streit.
Cisco Guevara & family listening.
Recording & Photos by Robin Collier


Sean Murphy introduces Natalie Goldberg
Natalie's Reading from Old Friend From Far Away: The Practice of Writing Memoir

2007 Writers on Radio Shows & extra

SOMOS Winter Writers Series
Mike Tilley interview with Magdelene Smith, Sean Murphy & Cathy Strisik

Poet Valerie Martinez
Valerie shares her award-winning poetry, and her writing process for her new work on the murdered women of Juarez. Jan 07

Sawnie Morris
Poet/essayist Sawnie reads new work and discusses activism & the artist in today's world with host Magdalene Smith. Mar 07

Mirabai Starr
Teresa of Ávila
Interview by Mike Tilley

Women's Speak Host Nancy Ryan
Poet Sawnie Morris

Robert Bly & Martín Prechtel in Santa Fe
16 Apr 07
Organized by Magdelene Smith
Editing by Dory Hulbert

Poet Mariam Sagan
Miriam reads poems from 'Rag Trade' and discusses the form, function, and play of poetry, with a special nod to the pantoum. Apr 07

Lara Santoro
Lara discusses her novel 'Mercy', based on her journalist experiences in Africa, and shares tips for first-time novelists. Jun 07

Carla Gericke
South-African born Carla reads from her novel in progress and talks about the shift from short to long fiction. Jul 07

Robert Sund
A Mike Tilley interview of Arthur Grenno and Chip Hughes about the publication of Robert Sund's "Taos Mountain" Aug 07

Mark Scott
Richard Rodriguez called Mark Scott "One of our finest American poets." Join us to find out why, and hear Mark’s process on his new volume: ‘A Bedroom Occupation’. Sep 07

Michael Benanav
Author of ‘Men of Salt: Crossing the Sahara on the Caravan of White Gold’, Michael gives insight on the challenges of travel writing. Oct 07

SOMOS Story Telling Festival Interview with Mariel Manasi by Mike Tilley

Bill Harley & Storytelling
From the SOMOS workshop

Dana Levin Multiple award-winning poet Dana reads from her new collection 'Wedding Day' and talks about the underbelly of poetry. Nov 07

What Would George Orwell Write Today
Jeff Hass & John Nichols at SOMOS

Teresa Dovalpage
Cuban-born author Teresa reads from her novel 'A Girl Like Che Guevara' and shares her experience of writing across two cultures. Dec 07


Dora McQuaid
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John Nichols
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SOMOS Summer Writers Series Aug 31, 2007
Recorded & produced by Robin Collier
Magdelene Smith Intro
and the benefit for Dream Tree
Native Momentum
Selections of poetry & music from the final SOMOS Writers Series event with Pat McCabe, CJ Bernal, Lyla Johnston & Coral Bernal. Recorded by Robin Collier & edited by Lyla Johnson Feb 07

Bruce McIntosh
Best known as a playwright and screenplay writer, Bruce reads his powerful poetry and discusses writing for performance. Feb 07.

Robert Westbrook
Robert reads from a Howard Moon Deer mystery and talks on the art of story in fiction and memoir. May 07

The Story of The
Sean Murphy with music by Patrick Mirabal & Michael Kott
From the SOMOS 2007 Winter Writers Series
Produced by Robin Collier

Anthony Doerr
Women's Speak Interview by Nancy Ryan Jul 07

Tara Ison
Author of ‘A Child Out of Alcatraz’, Tara reads from her new novel ‘The List’, plus insights on fiction, film, and creating compelling characters. Aug 07

Dora McQuaid
Poems on domestic violence and the death of Dora's adopted father.

John Nichols
Uncensored
reading from a screenplay on the Cuban Revolution and his new novel "The Empanada Brotherhood" to be published by Chronicle Books. Includes profanity.
Short story in Orion Magazine

2006 Writers on Radio Shows & extra
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Pat McCabe
A Diné (Navajo) writer, Pat reads poems and essays that bridge the Native and the non-native experience.
Jan 06

Sallie Bingham
Poet, memoirist, and author of 8 fiction books, Sallie reads from her novel 'Cory's Feast', set in Taos, NM.
Feb 06

Poet Katie Kingston
An award-winning poet with an ear for a fine story, Katie reads from her new collection 'El Rio de Las Animas Perdidas en Purgatorio.'
Mar 06

Poet Katie Kingston
Part 2
Award-winning poet Katie celebrates National Poetry Month with readings from Neruda, Lorca, and her responses to their work.
Apr 06

Lisa Lenard-Cook
Novelist and non-fiction author, Lisa reads from 'Dissonance' and 'Coyote Morning.'
May 06

Barbara Jacksha
Flash Fictionista and journal editor, Barbara reads flash stories and talks about the form.
Jun 06

SOMOS Summer Writer's Series
Jun 06

Michelle Holland
Poet and slam coach Michelle reads from her new collection 'Event Horizon' and gives tips for new poets and slammers!
Jul 06

Antonya Nelson
The author of eight fiction books, and named by The New Yorker as one of the "twenty young fiction writers for the new millennium," Antonya reads from her new short story collection 'Some Fun' Sep 11 05

Anya Achtenberg
Award-winning poet and short fiction writer, Anya reads novel excerpts and explores how writers claim their stories.
Aug 06

Janet Majerus
Novelist Janet discusses the art of writing murder mysteries, and reads from her new book 'The Best Laid Plans'.
Sep 06

Magdalene Smith
Magdalene reads from her comic memoir 'Flirty Fishing' and discusses her approach to writing from real life.
Oct 06

SOMOS Story Telling Festival Oct 20-21 06
Mariel Nanasi Interview
Milbre Burch Interview

 Natalie Goldberg
Natalie talks about the 20th Anniversary of her best-seller 'Writing Down The Bones' plus tips on writing memoir. 28 min Nov 06

Natalie Goldberg
9 minute interview

Valerie Ann Leff
Valerie discusses the craft of fiction, and her novel 'Better Homes and Husbands' - currently in development for a NBC series. Dec 06

2005 Writers on Radio Shows

Carol Mell The Taos Hum
(Host Phyllis Hotch) Journalist and columnist Carol reads from her newspaper column
'
Its All Downhill from Here.'
Mar 13 05

Pam Houston
Author of 'Cowboys Are My Weakness', 'Waltzing the Cat', and the essay collection A Little More About Me, Pam reads from her novel 'Sight Hound'
Apr 10 05

Rick Collignon
Author of three critically-acclaimed novels, including 'A Santo in the Image of Cristobal Garcia' and 'Perdido', Rick reads from his new novel-in-progress
June 12 05

Veronica Golos
A Pushcart Prize nominee, Veronica reads new poems plus favorites from her collection 'A Bell Buried Deep'
July 10 05

Mirabai Starr
"Interior Castle"
(not by SOMOS)
Mike Tilley, Producer
Aug 21 05 - 58 min

John Dufresne
John's novels 'Louisiana Power & Light' and 'Love Warps the Mind a Little' were New York Times Notable Books of the Year. He reads from his short story collection 'Johnny Too Bad'
Aug 14 05

Marjorie Agosin
Aug 05 Short Interview

Heather King
Author, essayist, and commentator for NPR's 'All Things Considered', Heather reads from her memoir 'Parched' Oct 05

Storytelling Festival Oct 05 Short Interview

Karahkwahawi
A member of the Kanienkehaka (Mohawk) tribe, storyteller Karahkwahawi spins stories grounded in the legends and traditions of her people
Nov 05

SOMOS Writers Series
Banjo Composer Paul Elwood Short interview

Susan Klein
"The author of 'Through a Ruby Window: A Martha's Vineyard Childhood', storyteller Susan shares a heartwarming Christmas story from her 'Silent Night' CD collection
SusanKlein.net
Dec 05


Stanley Crawford

Stanley Crawford
The award-winning author of six books and many magazine features, Stanley reads from his novel 'Petroleum Man'
May 9 05

Author
Chellis Glendinning
Chiva - May 9 05
Women's Speak
(not SOMOS)
Hosted by Nancy Ryan


Chellis Glendinning

Sam Taylor with Tania Casselle

Leslie Ullman
Winner of the Iowa Poetry Prize, Leslie reads poems from her latest book 'Slow Work Through Sand'
Feb 13 05

Sam Taylor
Winner of the Florida Review's 2002 Editor's poetry prize, Sam reads from his debut poetry collection 'Body of the World'
Jan 9 05

2004 Writers on Radio Shows
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Diane Thiel
(Host Sean Murphy) The author of four books, Diane reads poetry and an extract from her memoir 'White Horse: A Colombian journey'
Sep 04

Mirabai Starr
Essayist and translator of sacred literature, including 'Dark Night of the Soul' by St John of the Cross, Mirabai reads from her translation of St Theresa of Avila's 'The Interior Castle'
Aug 04

Robert Wilder
Fiction writer and essayist, Rob reads from his book 'Daddy Needs a Drink: An Irreverent Look at Parenting from a Dad Who Truly Loves His Kids-- Even When They're Driving Him Nuts'
Nov 04

Cisco Guevara
Storyteller Cisco tells tales drawn from his Hispanic and Indian Heritage
Oct 04

Barbara Waters
Essayist and former journalist, Barbara reads from 'Celebrating the Coyote,' a memoir of her life and her marriage to Frank Waters Dec 04


Barbara Waters with Tania Casselle

Natalie Goldberg
Host Phyliss Hotch
Mar 04

Jeff Cochran
Host Phyliss Hotch
Feb 04

Elaine Sutton
A midwife of both babies and words, Elaine reads poetry and essays to celebrate this 'Mother's Day' edition
May 04

Youth Poets
Nicole Bently, Sonia Chacon, Justin Hass, Arian Palden, Joel Zurdy
Host Phyliss Hotch

Apr 04

Jerry Padilla
An award-winning columnist and editor, Jerry's non-fiction focuses on New Mexico's traditions and folklore, and issues relevant to the Spanish-speaking world
Jun 04

Robert Arellano
Author of 'Fast Eddie, King of the Bees', Robert reads from his new novel 'Don Dimaio of La Plata'
Jul 04

Click on these links to hear other collections of Cultural Energy Special Shows
David Barsamian Post Election Activism | Another World is Possible | Middle East Crisis
Public Meetings and Political Forums | Amigos Bravos - Radio Rio
Picuris/Miranda Canyon Subdivision on the La Serna Grant includes Map
Sustain Taos: Bioneers' Shows | Lyla Johnston's Native Momentum
Community Story Telling - Robert Wolf | Que Vivan las Acequias - Miguel Santistevan
Teen Media Camp Radio
| Teen Media Camp Video | Writers on Radio SOMOS
Geoff Bryce's Acequia Reports
| Lisa Fox's Farming Shows| Maye Torres Untitled
Jasmine Bennett interviews Presidential Candidates | Interview: Agnes Martin
Cuentos de mi Valle
: Theresa Silva
Bob Romero's Historia de Taos | John Paternoster's Rules of the Justice Game
Flowers Espinosa - Red Air | Exploring Sacred Places - Julia Bortz Pyatt
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