Welcome to The Write Question, a program that explores the world of writing and publishing in the western United States. Our guest today is author Sid Gustafson from Dillon, Montana.

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Gustafson is a veterinarian and the author of three books. His latest novel, Horses They Rode, was a finalist for High Plains Book of the Year.

Dr. Gustafson advocates natural approaches to equine health and is involved in animal welfare issues. He is currently Professor of Equine Studies at the University of Montana-Western, in Dillon, Montana, where he manages the Natural Horsemanship Program.

Read reviews of Gustafson's first novel, Prisoners of Flight.

Look for more information about Sid Gustafson at www.SidGustafson.com.

Recently published books by regional writers include, A Baker’s Odyssey, by Greg Patent of Missoula, Montana.

New from High Plains Press, , by Larry K. Brown, from Cheyenne, Wyoming.

For more information about new books, contact your favorite bookseller or library.

And here’s a thought from Louise Levertov: “…books influence individuals; and individuals — although they are part of large economic and social processes — influence history.”

The Write Question is produced by Chérie Newman.

Executive producer, Michael Marsolek.

Special thanks to Barbara Theroux, Prageeta Sharma, Renée McGrath, and Kim Anderson.

This program is supported in part by The Greater Montana Foundation—encouraging communication on issues, trends, and values of importance to Montanans. And by Humanities Montana, enriching intellectual, cultural, and civic life for all Montanans.

This program included music by Michael Blessing, Gary Jensen, and Springhill.

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Guests on the The Write Question are writers, publishers, and illustrators living, or working for an extended period of time, in the western United States. The Write Question is a production of Montana Public Radio.