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"The Wisdom of the Donut Hole" an Ugly Moose AK Podcast Scott Walden
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"The Wisdom of the Donut Hole"(c) is an Ugly Moose AK Podcast (c) about Ron Walden, Author of Alaska True to Life Crime and Other Stories. Episode 1, Chapter 1 introduces Ron, answering the question: "Who is Alaska True to Life Crime (and Other Alaska Stories) Author Ron Walden?". Episode 1, Chapter 2 will fill in the blanks on "Where the Heck Did He Come From?"
No episode will include spoilers for any of his works. They include details and interesting bits of locations, content & characters described with significant history insights and even odd connections with history by people and places in the novels.
Since 1996, the Wisdom of the Donut Hole helped Ron create an impressive list of novels starring a round-table of retired donut eating, crime fighting, mystery solving, wildlife engaging good guys in amazing and real Alaska locales. Having authored 14 novels as of 2023. With Alaska primary backdrop, there's no shortage of interesting places and people to fill our episodes and inspire listeners. We hope you read Ron's books, of course. We also hope to spark interest in visiting the Last Frontier that is Alaska.
Ron's books range from crime thrillers, police investigations and international intrigue to wildlife adventures. Stories are based on actual events, such as terrorist threats to the Alaska Pipeline during the Gulf War, and real people that made Alaska what it is today; including Ron Walden.
Here’s a list of Ron’s novels as of 2023:
“Cinch Knot” (Pigs, Politics & Petroleum; the Multinational Plot to Nuke the Trans- Alaska Pipeline)
“Devil’s Heart” (Native American Lore and Modern Police Work)
“Ice Blue Eyes” (An Alaskan Story of Greed, Life and Revenge)
“Blue Sky and Green Grass” (Murder, Money Laundering and Winter Farming in Alaska)
“Poacher’s Paradise” (An Alaska Wildlife Trooper Novel)
“Easy Come Easy Go” (Alaska Gold Fever)
“Brothers of the Badge” (Alaska State Troopers, FBI Agents and US Marshals Probe an Informant’s Death)
“The Penny Files” (Alaska State Troopers: Unfinished Business)
“Getting Even” (What Goes Around in Alaska, Comes Around in Florida)
“Wyatt Earp V” (Alaska Bush Guardian)
“Alaska Fish Wars” (Nobody Wins)
“Flying Blind” (Alaska Adventure and International Intrigue)
“Alaska State Troopers" (Geezer Squad)
“The Fishing Hole” (An Alaska Bear Tale)
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Ice Blue Eyes. An Alaska Story of Greed, Love and Revenge
Seattle bankers kayaking in Prince William Sound are killed by ice and waves from a calving glacier. Their Bank finds "flaws" in the dead banker's handling of Alaska's Department of Revenue accounts.
Alaska State Trooper Reuben Hayes investigates. Embroiled in a massive case of bank fraud, suspects include a bank president, a manager of the Alaska account, even Alaska's Governor. Local drug dealers, a Cartel and FBI may even be involved.
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Season 2 The Wisdom of the Donut Hole Podcast Episode 2: DEVIL'S HEART By Alaska AuthorRon Walden
DEVIL'S HEART: Native American Lore and Modern Police Work...Jodi Eagle was raised by his grandfather. Both held deep respect for their Sioux heritage. He knew early in life that he'd leave the reservation behind. As a North Bend, Washington Deputy Sheriff, he pursued a monster kidnapping and killing kids. His son's classmate, the son of Jodi's friend, became a victim. Years later, evidence is found that matches a body near Anchorage, AK. It may solve old child murders, but it reveals a new mystery.. Who killed the killer? Ripples cross two States touching residents and leaving deep wounds.
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Season 2 The Wisdom of the Donut Hole Podcast Episode 1: CINCH KNOT By Alaska AuthorRon Walden
Podcast Season 2 Episode 1: Book #1 "Cinch Knot: Pigs, Petroleum and Politics, The Plot To Nuke The Trans Alaska Pipeline"
The Wisdom of the Donut Hole Podcast by Ugly Moose Alaska podcasts about books by Alaska True to Life Crime Author Ron Walden; found on your favorite platforms.
Visit Ronwalden.com to see all the books and order yours directly from there. They make great gifts!
This episode is about Ron’s very first book: “Cinch Knot…Pigs, Politics and Petroleum. A Multinational Plot To Nuke The Trans Alaska Pipeline” Copyright 1996, 2nd Edition Copyright 2023.
Cinch Knot is the first of more than a dozen exciting, family friendly books by Ron Walden featuring crime and adventure stories loaded with places bursting with history, characters and plots of interest to all ages. No gratuitous violence or rough language, just good stories readers of any age can enjoy.
Podcasts don't read the book, nor give any spoilers. They take you to real places, mainly in Alaska, to meet characters featured in his books and how they came to be, back-stories and historical perspectives of the plot. Our goal is to post a new episode monthly, if not more often.
Ron’s books are available wherever books are sold, including hometown bookstores and online. Ron prefers you shop local. He's arranged special pricing for wholesale buyers to order books for you, if they're not already on the shelf. And Thank You for giving us a try.
Check back every month for another Ugly Moose Alaska Wisdom of the Donut Hole Podcast on another of Ron's Books.
SHOW NOTES: wisdomofthedonutholeblog.blogspot.com -
Trailer: Ugly Moose Alaska Wisdom of the Donut Hole EP 3
This trailer answers a couple questions we are often asked about the Wisdom of the Donut hole and Ugly Moose Alaska names and logos.
Podcast Episode Transcripts, show notes and more posted at: Wisdomofthedonutholeblog.blogspot.com
When you visit Alaska, tour the Musk Ox farm in Palmer for an up close, memorable experience. Go to www.muskoxfarm.org. Check out musk ox Links in our show notes.
Order your books today. Check out RonWalden.com for a look at covers and a synopsis of each book. You can order them directly from there too. They make great gifts. -
The Fishing Hole, An Alaska Bear Tale By Ron Walden
Alaska Wildlife Troopers, one colossal Brown bear among hundreds of others, the picturesque Alaska fishing mecca of the Kenai River confluence with the Russian River on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula near Cooper Landing, All converge among tourists, fishermen and massive salmon-runs in a cat and mouse game with poachers and Alaska Wildlife Troopers. Episode is not a book reading, but provides character composites, local history, geography and points of interest as settings and participants of the story. Read the book and visit Alaska!!
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Episode 1 Part 2: The Wisdom of the Donut Hole Podcast: Where the Heck did Ron Come From?
In this episode we’ll hear where Ron came from, with a stroll through Idaho’s Silver Valley and some of the area’s history; What it’s become since the Ron Era; and How he ended up in Alaska writing books.