Robin Foster

I recently sat down with Mark Brodie at KJZZ’s “The Show” to talk about my travels across the American West writing Grit & Ghosts, about faith healer and supposed revolutionary Teresa Urrea, who lived for a time in Arizona, and what of these stories I carry with me today. Thank you for having me, @kjzzphoenix @kjzztheshow , I enjoyed sharing these stories with you! Link to broadcast in bio, my interview comes on at mm 38:55 #arizona #tucson @npr @univnebpress #womenshistorymonth #audiobooks #grit #phoenix

Welcome to ✨ The Author Corner ✨, where we dive into the journeys of writers from around the world, exploring their recent works, paths to publication, and everything in between! In this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Robin Foster, a storyteller captivated by the grit of history and the ghosts of memory. With a PhD in American Studies and a talent for unearthing hidden narratives, Robin’s latest work, Grit and Ghosts, follows eight remarkable women of the American West as they forge their paths through a rugged century. A National Indie Excellence Awards finalist and widely published essayist, Robin brings her deep understanding of history and landscape to life in this vivid portrait of resilience. Join us for a conversation about the trials, triumphs, and tales behind Grit and Ghosts—a journey worth every step. ✨ For more of Robin’s work, visit 👉🏽 robinkayfoster.com 📚 Are you an author interested in sharing your work? We’re currently seeking writers for future episodes. 🎙️ Drop a ✍️ in the comments, DM, or tag a friend who might be interested. *Pt. 1 of 2 ✨ QOTD: What’s your favorite time period in history? #BookRecommendation #bestsellers #fallreads #booktok #fyp #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booksbooksbooks #bookreview #romancenovel #bookclub #fallreading #bookstagram #fyp #booklover #bookaddict #topbooks #authorlife #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #booklover #bookengagement #fyp #thriller #tbrlist #fall #horror #historical #friends #writers #authorsofinstagram #fantasy #scifi

Welcome to ✨ The Author Corner ✨, where we dive into the journeys of writers from around the world, exploring their recent works, paths to publication, and everything in between! In this episode, we’re thrilled to introduce Robin Foster, a storyteller captivated by the grit of history and the ghosts of memory. With a PhD in American Studies and a talent for unearthing hidden narratives, Robin’s latest work, Grit and Ghosts, follows eight remarkable women of the American West as they forge their paths through a rugged century. A National Indie Excellence Awards finalist and widely published essayist, Robin brings her deep understanding of history and landscape to life in this vivid portrait of resilience. Join us for a conversation about the trials, triumphs, and tales behind Grit and Ghosts—a journey worth every step. ✨ For more of Robin’s work, visit 👉🏽 robinkayfoster.com 📚 Are you an author interested in sharing your work? We’re currently seeking writers for future episodes. 🎙️ Drop a ✍️ in the comments, DM, or tag a friend who might be interested. ✨ QOTD: what’s your favorite time period in history? #BookRecommendation #bestsellers #fallreads #booktok #fyp #bookstagrammer #bookworm #booksbooksbooks #bookreview #romancenovel #bookclub #fallreading #bookstagram #fyp #booklover #bookaddict #topbooks #authorlife #booksbooksbooks #bookworm #booklover #bookengagement #fyp #thriller #tbrlist #fall #horror #paranormal #friends #writers #authorsofinstagram #fantasy #scifi

A morning walk thru the Village and SoHo and all the lovely cafes and books one could ever dream about. I’ve been all over Manhattan this week and wow, so much has changed. But the Village remains happily recognizable in all the ways. Twelve hours on foot is never enough. #nyc #walkabout @mcnallyeditions @buvettenyc #booksandcoffee☕️ @barpisellino

Today was the inaugural gathering of Sea Smoke Studios, our neighborhood artist + writers symposium hosted by our very own resident potter. Some painted, some wrote, some sculpted, all the while enjoying the subtle notes of Miles Davis and happy conversation whenever the mood happened to strike. A regular event to be sure! What an amazing group of talented friends! 💗🎨🎭

I’m soooooo happy to announce that Nebraska Press Bison Books will be publishing my next book, probably arriving late 2027. Bison Books did such a great job bringing Grit and Ghosts onto the shelves, and I can’t wait to see how this next one comes out as well. Details still under wraps, but you know I’m happiest when I’m in research-and-writing mode, so this is the golden hour for me ✨🌟💫 @univnebpress #bookstagram #wrìterslife #writerscommunity #womenshistory #womenshistorymonth

The best week visiting these two! Mama’s heart is full 💕

It’s March and that means it’s Women’s History Month! It’s a great day to read (or listen 🎧) about these tenacious women I spent about two years tracking down as I crisscrossed the American West in 2020-21. Also I write alot about trees. It was such a joy bringing these stories from Yellowstone National Park to the Sonoran desert to Kansas City (and several stops in between) into the world. Writing GRIT was very much an exercise in walking with ghosts. @univnebpress #womenshistorymonth #roadtrip #writingcommunity #bookstagram

❤️ up-country, Maui, and we spent an incredible morning @oofarm_maui touring the farm and learning about the coffee harvest. Such a beautiful place, in every sense. I know farming is a lot of work, but the place has a truly serene and joyful feeling. Thank you for this beautiful day #upcountrymaui #peacefulday #coffee #organicfarming

beautiful peaceful magic. this is the place.

Oh the things you find in the archives…!!! Happy happy research day. Taking a brief respite from 2026 and sinking into the 1920s. Thing about book research is it could never be finished…There’s always more stuff that I NEED to know 💛 #happyplace #writinglife #archives #makingithappen

I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree. (Joyce Kilmer). #trees #poetry #peace