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KZNA-FM 90.5 serving northwest Kansas will be off the air starting the afternoon of Monday, October 20 through Friday as we replace its aging and unreliable transmitter. While we're off-air, you can keep listening to our digital stream directly above this alert or on the HPPR mobile app. This planned project is part of our ongoing commitment to maintaining free and convenient access to public radio service via FM radio to everyone in the listening area. For questions please contact station staff at (800) 678-7444 or by emailing hppr@hppr.org

HPPR Arts, Culture & History

Pharmacalogical Researcher Pens Her Own Mysteries

High Plains Public Radio | By Kathleen Holt

Published March 13, 2019 at 7:25 AM CDT

Listen each Wednesday, March 13 through April 3 to hear Tulia, Texas’ Nina Blakeman explore the life of an author of crime novels, including her own series. Radio Readers BookBytes are heard at 7:45 a.m. during Morning Edition and again at 6:44 p.m. during All Things Considered.

Nina Blakeman had a career as a nurse prior to obtaining a Ph.D in Pharmacology from Texas Tech’s Health Sciences Center. An experienced professional, her diverse career history covers work as a writer, nurse, educator, and administrator. Blakeman is an avid golfer and devoted fan of the Green Bay Packers. She lives in rural West Texas with her husband and their three dogs: Lambeau, Goobie and Diego.

Nina Blakeman’s Mystery Series

The Blow-up Man

Envy Rots the Bones

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