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Author Craig Johnson, writer of the extensive series of books featuring Sheriff Walt Longmire, stopped at the Northwest Passages Book Club Sept. 6, 2023 at the Bing Crosby Theater in Spokane, Washington and talked about his newest book, "The Longmire Defense", and about writing in general.
The first chapter can make or break a reader's engagement with a story. We as writers must craft brilliant opening pages in order to hook those picky readers, so let's study the stories of others to see how they do it! Now for the record, we're not technically in the first five pages here. The Longmire Defense is the NINETEENTH installment in Craig Johnson's Longmire series, so this story-world and cast of characters was established quite some time ago. Still, I was in the mood for a mystery in the mountainous West, and seeing the dust jacket promise a cold case investigation won me over. The opening pages appear to pick up after whatever chaos the eighteenth book (Hell and Back) brought upon Sheriff Walt Longmire. Longmire is staying with family out in the middle of nowhere when his undersheriff comes and asks him to accompany her on a basic search and rescue. According to the dust jacket, this search and rescue will lead to the reopening of the promised cold case. So I will say that Johnson is quick to put the newest tale's plot into motion. When one's so deep into a series, one really doesn't see the need for much characterization work, and that's fine. Still, it took some extra effort to catch the rhythms of dialogue between Longmire and his daughter, which pulled me out of the story. For those who have enjoyed Longmire so far (and considering the story will be adapted for Netflix, there must be quite a few of you), I've no doubt The Longmire Defense will be a welcome addition. For those of us who are new to Longmire, I am intrigued enough by these opening pages to hunt down the first book, The Cold Dish. And what will you find in those first five pages? Let's find out! Cheers!
Sheriff Walt Longmire uncovers a cold case that hits very close to home and forces him to put his life on the line with implications that some people would kill to keep buried forever. Craig and Bruce discuss storytelling, Longmire style. Craig Johnson on tour: https://www.craigallenjohnson.com/tour-of-duty.htm Bruce Robert Coffin: http://www.brucerobertcoffin.com/
Sheriff Walt Longmire uncovers a cold case that hits very close to home and forces him to put his life on the line with implications that some people would kill to keep buried forever. Craig and Bruce discuss storytelling, Longmire style. Craig Johnson on tour: https://www.craigallenjohnson.com/tour-of-duty.htm Bruce Robert Coffin: http://www.brucerobertcoffin.com/
Craig Johnson, author of a Wyoming mystery series featuring Sheriff Walt Longmire is back with his 19th in the series, THE LONGMIRE DEFENSE. This long running string of books is not only a bestseller in the book world, but continues as a popular TV show, Longmire, on Netflix despite being cancelled some years ago. This new novel takes readers deep into the heart of the Wyoming countryside where Sheriff Longmire is called to a crime scene like few others that he has seen. This crime and the old rifle that is found at the site bring up issues that go back to his grandfather Lloyd Longmire's time in Wyoming. And the revelations he learns about Lloyd offer clues and motives for Walt's investigation. Tune in for what's up with the tv show, where Johnson gets his book ideas, and what's coming next. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booktalk-diana-korte/message
When Craig Johnson wrote his first novel featuring Sheriff Walt Longmire, he had no idea it would lead to a New York Times bestselling series, much less become a TV blockbuster. But that it has! Craig joins Russell and Alan to talk about his newest Longmire mystery, “Hell and Back,” and his career writing about the fictional Absaroka County and the beloved Longmire gang.
Craig Johnson – Daughter of the Morning Star - Craig Johnson has written some of the most successful crime novels in the past 20 years. His series featuring the Sheriff Longmire has created a franchise series on Netflix. Craig's latest book is another from Absoroka County's resident tough hombre Sheriff Walt Longmire, and is titled Daughter of the Morning Star. Get his new book Daughter of the Morning Star on Amazon at: This is Craig's 2nd visit to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Our guest co-host is Hunter Baker!!! Johnson and Baker are going to team up and help keep Pete's bit yap out of the show. Let's see how Hunter does. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show! For the of this episode head to Haiku Netflix-worthy stuff From our dear guest Craig Johnson Read, oh and hit play! Similar episodes: Erik Kleinsmith Taylor Greiger Mike Guardia Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD. Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev Writer: Dragan Petrovski The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.
Narrator George Guidall performs Book 17 in the Sheriff Walt Longmire series with all of his masterful storytelling talent on display. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Robin Whitten discuss how George's familiarity with all of the characters helps listeners feel like they know them, too. The sheriff and his partner-in-justice, Henry Standing Bear, are requested by Tribal Police Chief Lola Long to investigate death threats sent to her niece, a talented basketball player. They also are called upon to look into past disappearances, and the story draws attention to the true tragedies of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. A standout in the series for story and performance. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Recorded Books. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for Behind the Mic comes from Naxos AudioBooks. Today we celebrate the birth of H.G. Wells and encourage you to discover, or re-discover, these science fiction classics through the talents of narrators Roger May, Daniel Philpott, and Jonathan Keeble, keeping Wells' imagined future alive for a new generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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#PodcastersForJustice The award-winning mystery writer and popular crime novelist, Craig Johnson, spoke with me about his long-running Longmire series, shotgun self-realization, and how to write good books. "How am I ever gonna get seen? Write good books." — Craig Johnson Craig is the New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire mysteries, the bedrock of the hit Netflix series of the same name. His latest novel is the 16th Sheriff Walt Longmire murder mystery, Next to Last Stand, a story that centers around Custer’s Last Fight, one of the most viewed paintings in American history. "Custer's Last Fight was copied and distributed by Anheuser-Busch at a rate of over two million copies a year and destroyed in a fire at the 7th Cavalry Headquarters in Fort Bliss, Texas, in 1946 . . . Or was it?" In a starred review, Library Journal said of the book, "... Johnson lightens the atmosphere in this complex, thought-provoking mystery that highlights art and Western history, emphasizing the contrast between Native accounts and white history." Craig is also the recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction, the Mountain & Plains Independent Booksellers Association's Reading the West Book Award for fiction, the Nouvel Observateur Prix du Roman Noir, and the Prix SNCF du Polar. If you’re a fan of The Writer Files, please click subscribe to automatically see new interviews. In this file Craig Johnson and I discussed: Why he chose to feature veterans in his latest book The wisdom behind "Choose a job you love..." How to host a virtual book tour event His special relationship with the cast and crew of the Longmire TV series And more! Show Notes: CraigAllenJohnson.com Next to Last Stand: A Longmire Mystery by Craig Johnson [Amazon] Craig Johnson Amazon author page Tinderbox: Soldier of Indira by Lou Diamond Phillips [Amazon] Craig Johnson on FaceBook Craig Johnson on Instagram Craig Johnson on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter
Mystery author Craig Johnson stops by to talk about Sheriff Walt Longmire's latest investigation, Next to Last Stand. Source
Show # 265. Author CRAIG JOHNSON was as entertaining as ever! This was his third appearance, and once again, he dropped insightful comments about his writing process and the development of memorable characters like Sheriff Walt Longmire, Henry Standing Bear, Vic and others. We chatted about what inspired him to write 2019's LAND OF WOLVES and he teased us with the story behind the next installment of the Longmire Mystery Series coming September 2020, NEXT TO LAST STAND.
In Craig Johnson’s latest Sheriff Walt Longmire novel, LAND OF WOLVES, while struggling to recover from his almost lethal confrontation with drug gang in Mexico he investigates the apparent suicide of a shepherd working for a powerful basque family with a history of violence. Even more complicating, a renegade wolf has been haunting the Bighorn Mountains, and the townspeople are out for blood. With both a wolf and a killer on the loose, Longmire follows a twisting trail of evidence, leading to dark and shocking conclusions. Among other things in our interview we talked about the humor of Longmire’s best friend Henry Standing Bear, his representation of the Native American tribes in Wyoming in his novel, and the return of the spiritual character Virgil White Buffalo.
"Land of Wolves, A Longmire book": The new novel in Craig Johnson's beloved New York Times bestselling Longmire series. "It's the scenery—and the big guy standing in front of the scenery—that keeps us coming back to Craig Johnson's lean and leathery mysteries." —The New York Times Book Review Recovering from his harrowing experiences in Mexico, Sheriff Walt Longmire returns to Absaroka County, Wyoming, to lick his wounds and try once again to maintain justice in a place with grudges that go back generations. When a shepherd is found dead, Longmire suspects it could be suicide. But the shepherd's connection to the Extepares, a powerful family of Basque ranchers with a history of violence, leads the sheriff into an intricate investigation of a possible murder. As Walt searches for information about the shepherd, he comes across strange carvings on trees, as well as play money coupons from inside Mallo Cup candies, which he interprets as messages from his spiritual guide, Virgil White Buffalo. Longmire doesn't know how these little blue cards are appearing, but Virgil usually reaches out if a child is in danger. So when a young boy with ties to the Extepare clan arrives in town, the stakes grow even higher. Even more complicating, a renegade wolf has been haunting the Bighorn Mountains, and the townspeople are out for blood. With both a wolf and a killer on the loose, Longmire follows a twisting trail of evidence, leading to dark and shocking conclusions.
Johnson discusses his new book, "Depth of Winter," in a conversation with Spokesman-Review Senior Editor Donna Wares."Depth of Winter" is novel No. 14 in the popular mystery series that features Sheriff Walt Longmire and inspired the “Longmire” TV show now on Netflix.
Johnson discusses his new book, "Depth of Winter," in a conversation with Spokesman-Review Senior Editor Donna Wares."Depth of Winter" is novel No. 14 in the popular mystery series that features Sheriff Walt Longmire and inspired the “Longmire” TV show now on Netflix.
Sheriff Walt Longmire, his sidekick Henry Standing Bear and the wide open spaces of Absaroka County are the fictional creations of author Craig Johnson – but they also have found their way into popular culture. In addition to the bestselling series of novels, there is a real-life Longmire Days festival that each summer draws thousands of fans to Buffalo, Wyoming; a website where you can purchase Longmire-for-Sheriff bumper stickers and other memorabilia; and a hit Netflix original series starring Robert Taylor as the beloved sheriff.
Sheriff Walt Longmire tracks a murderer whose weapon of choice is an archaic buffalo rifle. Craig Johnson is 2018's "Everett Reads" author. Everett Reads is an annual celebration of authors, books, and reading. Music: "Country Cookin'" by Fender Guitar Player.
As 2016 comes to a close, we're listening back to some favorite conversations from the year. This includes a fictional character who's loved on the page and on the screen: Western sheriff Walt Longmire. He's the creation of Wyoming author Craig Johnson. Then, after decades of hosting guests from around the world, the Cascade Cottages at Rocky Mountain National Park are no more.
The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Craig Johnson Author of The Highwayman: A Longmire Story on Sale May 17th. Sheriff Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear embark on their latest adventure in this novella set in the world of Craig Johnson's New York Times bestselling Longmire series—the basis for the hit drama Longmire, now on Netflix When Wyoming highway patrolman Rosey Wayman is transferred to the beautiful and imposing landscape of the Wind River Canyon, an area the troopers refer to as no-man's-land because of the lack of radio communication, she starts receiving “officer needs assistance” calls. The problem? They're coming from Bobby Womack, a legendary Arapaho patrolman who met a fiery death in the canyon almost a half-century ago. With an investigation that spans this world and the next, Sheriff Walt Longmire and Henry Standing Bear take on a case that pits them against a legend: The Highwayman.
A Colorado scientist who studies black holes says the recent discovery of gravitational waves -- ripples in space-time -- may be the most important discovery of her lifetime. Then, audiences feel a connection to the character of Sheriff Walt Longmire, whether it's in the mystery novels by Craig Johnson, or on the small screen in the Netflix series "Longmire." Johnson, who lives on a ranch in Wyoming, tells us some of his best ideas come to him when he's shoveling out the barn.