One poem, one promise, and a father’s faith that sparked a writer’s courage.

In this first episode of Cowboy Logic, author Ann Dunbar shares the deeply personal story of how her father kept a poem she wrote for 27 years—and how his belief in her changed everything. After his passing, that poem became the spark that led Ann to write her very first novel.

This episode explores facing fear, finding courage, and realizing that sometimes the biggest fool you’ll meet is the voice in your own head saying you can’t.

From the Appalachian Mountains to Calgary, Alberta, Ann uses timeless cowboy wisdom to talk about life, grief, creativity, and the strength it takes to follow a dream when it feels too late to start.

Books mentioned: Starting Over in Montana, Áine’s Salvation, Bet’s Christmas Gamble.