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Three-dimensional poems which evoke sculptural images invite you to view Carol Moldaw’s poetry from every angle and form the heart of her seventh collection, Go Figure. Carol’s eyes and ears are finely tuned to nature and even the mundane comes alive under her exquisite mastery and unbridled love of words, described as “lyric intensity” by a noted literary critic. How does she write with such surgical precision that at once hits the core and soothes the membranes of ruptured skin at the same time? A conversation that inspires, sows seeds, and a book to keep close. Carol will read from Go Figure at Collected Works this Sunday afternoon September 22nd at 4:30. More at carolmoldaw.com

It’s always fun and fascinating when I’m joined in the KSFR studios by travel journalists, cultural adventurers and delightful entertainers, Judith Fein and Paul Ross for my annual Halloween themed show. Today, we mix it up with two of their best-selling books, How to Communicate with The Dead and Slow Travel New Mexico. Judie and Paul take death away from the morbid and fearful to celebrate the lives of loved ones as many cultures have done for millennia, here and around the world. Plus, we’re joined by “ghost writer” PJ with a spine-tingling tale written especially for today’s show! You can meet Judie and Paul in person on Sunday, November 3rd at 1:00 pm at Los Luceros, the beautiful historic site 10 miles north of Espanola. Arrive early for a mini balloon fiesta. Also, PJ will be performing Saturday, November 16th, 11:00 am at Hotel Albuquerque.In December, find Judie and Paul in Los Alamos, Las Vegas (NM) and at Santa Fe’s Southside Library. Full details of all appearances, events, and of course books, at their website www.globaladventure.org

Don’t hesitate to press “Listen” for an absolutely fascinating dive into the world of bugs with renowned entomologist Barrett Klein. I was so caught up in his engaging, encyclopedic knowledge during this interview that I couldn’t wait to go back outside and dig, watch for and delight in the thousands of species we humans share our planet with in the ground, on flowers, and in the air. The Insect Epiphany: How Our Six-Legged Allies Shape Human Culture is a treasure trove filled with gorgeous photographs and one of those rare dip-into-any-page-anytime books and find a story and an answer about everything insects do for us and our planet. Without them the world would be far less beautiful, most food would cease to grow, and even music, medicine and color would be at risk. Find Barrett Klein at www.pupating.org

An exquisite, full color book, Grandmothers’ Wisdom: Living Portrayals from The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers marks the 20th Anniversary of the formation of the Council. To celebrate with me is Deborah Parrish Snyder of Synergetic Press who worked over several years with compilers and editors Marisol Villanueva and Molly Suggs to bring the book to life. And Heather Hall Dudney, daughter of New Mexico’s own Grandmother Flordemayo who herself carries a depth of wisdom handed down through generations of her family. Five of the Grandmothers will be present at a very special Gathering, We Are All Related beginning October 24th at Buffalo Thunder Hilton on the Pueblo of Pojoaque along with Dr. Vandana Shiva and other renowned guests presenters. Details of the Gathering at www.weareallrelated.earth. And for Deborah and the book go to www.synergeticpress.com or your favorite local bookstore.

A timely and essential interview for all of us in the midst of change. Whether we’ve been suddenly thrust into a life change through losing a job, a home, or a beloved or are being gently nudged to make a change, Rebecca Borland Reynolds assures us that we can forever change the way we change. Published this week, Thresholds of Change: The Way Through Transformational Times is her stage-by-stage guide borne from intimate experience and professional research and collaboration with corporations and individuals over 30 years. Meet Rebecca at Santa Fe’s Garcia Street Books this Sunday, October 6th at 4:30 and begin to enjoy and welcome changes, big and small, global and very personal. www.rebeccaborlandreynolds.com

Journey with me behind the velvet curtains of the Paris Opera House in the hopeful years before the outbreak of World War II. A beautiful young soprano with a soaring voice destined for a starlit future, Yvonne is cast as an understudy to Madeleine, the most beloved voice of her time in the opera world. As Hitler’s SS advance on Paris, and Yvonne’s son enlists to help save France, she realizes that her casting is really a trap and is forced to make impossible decisions in order to survive. A gripping debut novel by Aurelie Thiele who grew up surrounded by opera. Published by Penguin Random House.

An ordinary radio interview becomes “Unordinary” in the masterful hands and words of renowned poet-philosophers David Whyte and Henry Shukman. Take 23 minutes now to journey with them ahead of their autumnal morning in Santa Fe named “Unordinary.” Listen attentively and be prepared to cherish that which is ordinary in our daily lives and discover that maybe it is already Unordinary. Their collaborative morning takes place on Saturday, September 28th, from 10:00 to 1:00 at St. Francis Auditorium in the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. Full details on David’s website at davidwhyte.com And more about Henry‘s “unordinary” life and work at henryshukman.com

Do you ever wonder how to speak authentically to your friends, acquaintances and colleagues or do you even question that your words may not really be what you’re thinking and feeling deep down ? Robert W. Jensen, Professor Emeritus in the School of Journalism and Media at UT, Austin, poses these and many provocative questions and ideas in his latest book, It’s Debatable: Talking Authentically about Many Tricky Topics. While not necessarily a book about politics, Professor Jensen takes the wide view that almost everything is political and our personal thoughts, conversations, decisions and actions, when in congruence, can sow seeds and form a vital thread of influence. Even if only to influence and clarify our own thinking and nudge us out of denial. And because of the title of his book and the fact that we’re in such a head-butting political time I couldn’t help asking Bob how he would advise both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump if he was on their debate advisory teams! robertwjensen.org

A unique opportunity to support student literacy through Reading Quest, hone your writing skills and participate in stimulating conversation with wonderful local authors. Coming up this Saturday, September 7th meet eight of New Mexico’s finest authors in the genre of Memoir and Mystery. As a preview, I interview historical mystery writer, Kari Bovee, author of 14 “cosy” mysteries including The Pryce of Murder series, and workshop organizer, memoirist Bettye Kearse author of The Other Madisons: The Lost History of A President’s Black Family. Saturday, September 7th, 9:00 am at Santa Fe Women’s Club. The afternoon session on mystery begins at 1:00 pm with a keynote by Anne Hillerman. Registration details for the full day or half day at bettyekearse.com

Journey down to the Mississippi Gulf Coast of the turbulent 1950s with award-winning author Minrose Gwin and her unforgettable characters with enchanting names like Memory Feather. How does a writer portray the angst and terror and also the beauty of times past? Minrose Gwin has a deft and rich, descriptive style to her prose and composes a picture for us so vivid that might have us swatting (imagined) mosquitos as we read Beautiful Dreamers in our air conditioned living rooms. A fabulous storyteller from Albuquerque to add to our reading list and meet at Books in The Bosque on Sunday, September 8th at 2:00 pm minrosegwin.com