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2024 MWSA Writer of the Year

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News & Announcements

Out 9.16.25

From University of New Mexico Press

The Llano County Mermaid Club  walks the line between mystery and literary fiction as a woman returns to her hometown seeking to figure out what really led to her best friend’s tragic and mysterious end.  

Distributed by Simon & Schuster


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Bold Journey Magazine

Bossing Back Boogeymen

If you've ever struggled with self-confidence or low self-esteem, I hope you'll take a look. 

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Award Ceremony in San Diego, CA

2024 MWSA Writer of the Year

MWSA's top award is named in memory of longtime member Mike Mullins, an award-winning author.

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Book Deal Announced

The Llano County Mermaid Club

 The novel is slated for release early Fall 2025 by  University of New Mexico Press and is represented by Tracy Crow Literary Agency.

Novel Description

MISSION: MILSPOUSE

Honored to be interviewed by Julie Tully, author of the award-winning memoir, Dispatches From a Cowgirl.  MISSION: MILSPOUSE is a nonprofit organization that originated from Army Wife Network (2009) and Army Wife Talk Radio (2005).

Interview

Rendezvous With a Writer on LA Talk Radio

Welcomes Kathleen M. Rodgers in a lively conversation with show hosts, Jim & Bobbie Jean Bell

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Colleyville Public Library

The Friends of the Colleyville Public Library

 Annual Meeting

Special Program Featuring Local Authors

Kathleen M. Rodgers and Arman Rezaee

7 p.m.

Colleyville Room

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Portales Public Library, Portales, NM

Join Us May 18, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM MT

Thank you to Friends of the Portales Public Library and a special thanks to Betty Williamson for this generous opportunity. 

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April 22, 2023 from 12pm-3pm CDT

Patchouli Joe's Books & Indulgences

 I'll give a brief talk and reading then open up for Q&A before signing books. Please stop by if you're in the area. The bookshop is located at 221 W Hickory St., Denton, TX 76201. It's right off the historic square, across the street from the Campus Theater.

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March 25, 2023

Lone Star Literary Life

So honored that my conversation with Authors Over 50 podcast host Julia Brewer Daily made "Texas Talks" in this latest edition of Lone Star Literary Life.

Give it a listen

KSJE 90.9 FM

Radio Interview with Write On Four Corners Host Traci Hales

Listen now

New Mexico Route 66 Magazine Features The Flying Cutterbucks

From "Cruisin' Main" to Audiobook Collaboration 40 Years Later! A 2021 WILLA Literary Award Finalist for Contemporary Fiction from Women Writing the West.

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On the road again!

At KTQM/KCLV FM Clovis, NM

With narrator F Michelle Williams (far L), yours truly, and radio host Grant McGee & Terri Chavez at the studios of KTQM/KCLV FM in Clovis, NM, as  Michelle and I celebrate decades of friendship and our collaboration on our audiobook,  

The Flying Cutterbucks.

Audiobook
F Michelle Williams & Kathleen M. Rodgers featured

Eastern New Mexico News

(Photos circa late 70s)

"Keep an eye out for two person reunion" by Betty Williamson, local columnist

The story focuses on our friendship and collaboration on the new audiobook edition of 

The Flying Cutterbucks

Eastern New Mexico News
The Flying Cutterbucks

Beaufort, SC Pulpwood Queens Book Club

The Pat Conroy Literary Center hosted the event. 

Discussion on YouTube
The Flying Cutterbucks

Editors' Picks: Story Circle Book Reviews

 I'm thrilled by D Ferrara's close read and thoughtful review and excited to learn the novel made the Editors' Picks.  Thank you, Story Circle Network!

Featured review
Jonathan Haupt, Executive Director of The Pat Conroy Literary Center
Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

& The Pat Conroy Literary Center

Proudly present Jonathan Haupt and Kathleen M. Rodgers in conversation on Wednesday June 24 at 7pm ET.

We hope you'll join us for this inspiring chat from the Executive Director of the Conroy Center and the award-winning author of THE FLYING CUTTERBUCKS 

Jonathan Haupt in conversation with Kathleen M. Rodgers

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