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In this episode of the Authors On Mission Podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Douglas Robbins to discuss his new novel Black Cloud Rises.

Set on Pine Ridge Reservation, the book contrasts the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Native American experiences, exploring generational grief, cultural disconnection, and the deep desire to be seen. Robbins shares how years of research uncovered lesser‑known events like the Indian Relocation and Termination Act, and how he balances serious themes with humor and humanity to create well‑rounded characters.

You’ll learn:

1. Why letting characters develop organically makes them feel real.
2. Why humor and everyday life are essential when writing about heavy themes.
3. Why marketing a book requires as much effort as writing it.

Released on the anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, Black Cloud Rises is both a confrontation with difficult history and a call to healing.

📚 Explore Douglas Robbins’ work and check out Black Cloud Rises today.

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