Author raised in Cheyenne discusses Wyoming mystery book

JoLynne "J.J." Lyon is a Utah-based author who grew up in Cheyenne. Her new book, released on May 1, titled "The Madres Deal," is about a detective named Shae Barcola, a woman with the power to make everyone around her tell the truth. This week, Taylor Staples, our arts and entertainment reporter, spoke with Lyon about her new book. Stick around until the end for a roundup of upcoming events in the area and a recap of the top stories from the WTE newsroom over the past week. New episodes every Friday. Provide feedback or suggestions to [email protected].