INTERVIEWS WITH AUTHOR PAUL EDMONDSON
Below are interviews with author Paul Edmondson about the book, Great Spirit of Yosemite: The Story of Chief Tenaya. It is a historical fiction set in Yosemite National Park, during the Mariposa War of 1850/51 at the time of the California Gold Rush.
AllAuthor Interview
In a comprehensive interview, Paul gives some experiences about his early life, passions, and influences, with particular emphasis on writing and photography. He also explains what inspired him to write his debut novel. For instance, he tells of his motivation and enthusiasm for learning more about the history of Yosemite and its people. This was after spending some time photographing Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada. Subsequently, this led to his interest and research into the origins of the park, its indigenous inhabitants, their way of life, and their fate.
My favorite character from the book is the main character, Chief Tenaya. I found him brave, wily, and big-hearted. He had a singular devotion to his family and people and put their interests way above his own personal needs and dangers.
Mary O’Neill of WLR FM Radio, Interviews author Paul Edmondson
Mary O’Neill, the broadcast journalist, and presenter with WLR FM discusses the writing experience of Paul Edmondson, the setting up of the Waterford Writers group, and the historical novel, Great Spirit of Yosemite: The Story of Chief Tenaya. Hence, in the discussion, Mary asks and comments on the origins of the story and what inspired Paul to write this historical fiction. 🎤
Audio Interviews
Video Format, with added photographs:
Discussion with the Author Bob Mustin
📝 Next, authors, Bob Mustin and Paul Edmondson discuss their recently released historical novels. Bob’s novel is Gerbert’s Book, a story set around the turn of the first millennium. It follows the rise of Gerbert, a French monk, to the ultimate position of Pope Sylvester II. Additionally, Paul answers questions about his Yosemite Book, Great Spirit of Yosemite: The Story of Chief Tenaya.
YOSEMITE BOOK
This Native American novel re-tells the extraordinary tale of the Ahwahneechees. It is an illustrated book that combines factual events surrounding the California Gold Rush, with compelling storytelling. The⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐reviewed book explores the lives of Chief Tenaya and his people as they try to resist the invasion of their homelands during the Mariposa War of 1850/51. The story uses the magnificent backdrop of Yosemite National Park, including the author’s sumptuous photographs.
The book is ranked #1 in GOODREADS “Books to Read Before Visiting Yosemite”
NATIONAL PARK OBSESSED have included this Yosemite National Park Book in their “Best Yosemite Books: 25 Books to Read Before Visiting Yosemite National Park“
Hi, I am Paul, photographer, and author of the historical novel “Great Spirit of Yosemite: The Story of Chief Tenaya”. This ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ illustrated book is available in eBook and paperback formats through all major online booksellers from $2.99 (e.g. Amazon, Bookshop.org, IndieBound, Apple Books, etc) - details can be found in "Purchasing Options" in the "About the Book" drop-down.