Basque author lauds ‘Deception at the Diamond D Ranch’ for its cultural accuracy
A Basque writer and blogger is lauding ‘Deception at the Diamond D Ranch’ as a “fun, page-turning suspenseful read” that accurately depicts Basque culture and places.
Sacred echoes: comparing Nez Perce and Christian paths to the divine
Initial drafts of my second Cade Rigens mystery have Cade traveling to eastern Washington state where he immerses in Nez Perce Native American culture as he works to unravel another mystery. In the background is the continuation of Cade’s quest to understand faith, only this time his Christian understanding of faith becomes enmeshed in Nez Perce beliefs.
March 17 author event at Town Square Mall in Boise
Rediscovered Books hosts local author event this Friday, March 17, at Boise Town Square Mall.
Boise Basque Block Break-in makes Story Story Night storytelling debut
When someone breaks into your house, what do you do? Here's the funny story about how I acted and reacted during a 3 a.m. break-in at my downtown Boise apartment.
New western mystery explores competing conservation ethics
Environmental storyteller Voices for Biodiversity republishes G.R. Stahl excerpt that focuses on competing conservation ethics.
‘Deception at the Diamond D Ranch’ featured in Sun Valley area newspaper
In this ranging interview with the Idaho Mountain Express newspaper, author G.R. Stahl talks about writing his first novel and how he perceives certain similarities between the process of building a house and writing a book.
‘Deception at the Diamond D Ranch’ launches at #1 on Boise bestseller list
In its first week in print, Deception at the Diamond D Ranch rose to the top of the Rediscovered Books Boise Weekly Top 10 Bestseller list.
Rediscovered Books hosts G.R. Stahl author events in May
Rediscovered Books hosts G.R. Stahl author events including Instagram LIVE interview and book signings the second week of May.
Twelve things I learned writing my first novel
Writing a novel is hard. Here are 12 things I learned confronting the challenge of writing my first book.
An obituary for my favorite kayak
Sometimes the gear we use to get outside sticks with us. The Prijon Embudo was a kayak I used for nearly 20 years. This is its obituary.
Boise Basque: a tight-knit culture a world away from its roots
Basques moved to the western United States around the turn of the twentieth Century and helped shape the region’s cultural identity. Here’s a little bit about why.
Where the heck is heben nuk?
The Basque language, called Euskara, is one of the world’s oldest languages. It’s unique and a point of pride for people of Basque heritage. It also turned the mystery at the center of Deception at the Diamond D Ranch into a real-life mystery.
Is collaborative governance a legit model to solve public land disputes?
Collaborative governance is when people put their differences aside to solve problems. It’s a response to the high cost and politicization of regulation, and an alternative to special interests playing an outsized role.
Jarbidge, Nevada’s most infamous murder is fodder for modern mystery
Ben Kuhl made history when he murdered Fred Searcy in Jarbidge, Nevada. It was the last mail stage robbery and the first murder conviction using a palm print.
The Seven Devils Mountains: a Nez Perce legend
The Seven Devils are seven mountains along the Oregon-Idaho border. This is the Nez Perce story about their creation.