#159 Guests Janelle Molony, Jane Little Botkin, Lynn Downey

WOMEN WERE THERE 
Three Award-Winning Authors Join Hosts Jim Bell and Bobbi Jean Bell

Three dynamic authors, members of “The Hottie Historian Collective,” join us for their second October appearance. Meet award-winning authors JANELLE MOLONY, JANE LITTLE BOTKIN, and LYNN DOWNEY. 

A common theme running through their writings is that strong women have always played impactful roles in history, yet their stories remain in the shadows. Lynn shares this thought, “we write on topics not many western historians tackle.” Janelle adds, “we make it a point to announce in our books that ‘women were there’ and we intentionally serve up their perspectives on the development of the West.” Jane follows with, 'bold women make history' and we are available to share their stories at speaking events for organizations like historical societies.”

We talk about their titles

Lynn Downey – American Dude Ranch: A Touch of the Cowboy and the Thrill of the West

Janelle Molony – Emigrant Tales of the Platte River Raids

Jane Little Botkin – The Breath of a Buffalo, A Biography of Mary Ann Goodnight - 2027 planned release date

Meet the Authors

Jane Little Botkin

Lynn Downey 

Janelle Molony  

Hosts - Jim and Bobbi Jean Bell 
Opening and Closing Music - Hot Texas courtesy of Alex Dormont and the Hot Texas Swing Band 
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Aired October 30, 2025