Inspirational Indie Author Interview #217: David Barbur Turns Wilderness Skills into Mystery Fiction
Aug 30, 2026
My guest this episode is David Barbur, a former law enforcement officer who now writes wilderness mysteries inspired by his interests in hiking, tracking, survival skills, and the natural world. Since 2017, he has published a novel every year while balancing writing with a full-time job and family.
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