Welcome to The Write Question, a program that explores the world of writing and publishing in the western United States. Our guest today is Jim Robbins from Helena, Montana.

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Robbins is an award-winning journalist and science writer who makes frequent contributions to the New York Times, Smithsonian, Scientific American, Discover, and Psychology Today. He has appeared on ABC's Nightline and on NPR's All Things Considered and Morning Edition.

Robbins’ latest book, which he co-wrote with Les Fehmi, is titled, The Open-Focus Brain: Harnessing the Power of Attention to Heal Mind and Body. His previous book, A Symphony in the Brain, was excerpted in Newsweek and the New York Times

A review and description of "The Open-Focus Brain", Jim Robbins, and Les Fehmi, plus links to audio excerpts from the CD that comes with the book.

A list of articles written by Jim Robbins and published in the New York Times.

NPR host Jacki Lyden talks with Jim Robbins about Montana wildfires.

NPR host Alex Chadwick talks with Jim Robbins about wolves in Yellowstone National Park.

"Kayaking With Orcas For Fun" (posted on ABC News.com).

Recently published books by regional writers include, Drifting West: The Calamities of James White and Charles Baker by Virginia McConnell Simmons.

And So Brave, Young, and Handsome, a picaresque novel by Leif Enger.

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

And here's a quote from Jim Robbins: "The emergency mode of attention causes muscle tension and anxiety. Having an open focus helps reduce anxiety — and the many problems associated with it."

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 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.