A.R. Simmons asked Rory Church:

You mention Tony Hillerman as an influence. What do you most admire about him and his writing?

Rory Church Like most of us in the United States we have grown up near where Native American Tribes once flourished. The bond they formed over hundreds of generations with nature and the land was in many respects incredible. Tony Hillerman experienced the trials and tribulations of the modern day Native Americans as a farm youth. He not only tells a good tale - page turner - with excellent plot and pacing. But, he also goes to the next step and draws the reader into the mysticism that truly defines the Navajo Way. And, harkens back to the Spirts of Honored Ancestors. I recently attempted a similar approach with the Creek from the Panhandle of Florida in my recent release, KINDRED SPIRITS the HEALERS. Thanks for the question - Rory

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