Urbane host (and KVMR Program Director) interviews Richard and Terry about QONM and our multimedia presentation, California and the Civil War. Emphasis is on local themes (KVMR is located in Nevada City, the setting for the novel).

Ed Martin, the host of Speaking in Tongues, dives into the history surrounding Queen of the Northern Mines. As a native Georgian, Ed is deeply knowledgeable about the antebellum South and the political history that preceded the Civil War. He is also well versed in California history. We had a great time chatting with Ed in this far-ranging discussion.

Alan Stahler, host of KVMR's Soundings, interviews Richard & TJ about black and Indian slavery during the first decade of California statehood.

So you think politics is rough now? Alan Stahler, host of KVMR's Soundings, discusses duelling and honor in the first decade of California's statehood.

David Watts Barton, host of Capital Public Radio's Insight, interviews Richard & TJ about Queen of the Northern Mines and the wild political and cultural history behind the novel.

Nancy Wiegman is the host of Nancy's Bookshop, a regular feature on Northstate Public Radio. She also happens to be keenly interested in history and language. We had a great time talking with her on a wide range of subjects.