Today - once again time for a look at Colorado’s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with author Jeff Lelek (LEL-ek), whose latest book is a thriller built around an unlikely protagonist.

 

Today - once again time for a look at Colorado&rsquo;s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with author Jeff Lelek (LEL-ek), whose latest book is a thriller built around an unlikely protagonist.
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Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;

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Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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Author Jeff Lelek chats with the Sun's Kevin Simpson about his newest thriller, "Sinai Surrender."

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins discusses an idea in Boulder County that would limit mountain bike access on some trails around Lyons on certain days and the pushback the idea is bringing.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/12/lyons-mountain-bikers-boulder-county-proposal/

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins discusses an idea in Boulder County that would limit mountain bike access on some trails around Lyons on certain days and the pushback the idea is bringing.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/12/lyons-mountain-bikers-boulder-county-proposal/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/12/lyons-mountain-bikers-boulder-county-proposal/</a>

Boulder County looks at idea to limit mountain bike access on some trails

Author Nina McConigley sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her debut novel, "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder".

Author Nina McConigley sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her debut novel, "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder".

Nina McConigley on her debut novel, "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder"

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross continues to track news from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, including a rancher who says an employee killed a wolf as well as the governor’s latest appointments to the CPW commission.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/ranch-owner-says-employee-killed-king-mountain-wolf/ 

https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-new-commissioners-jared-polis/ 

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross continues to track news from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, including a rancher who says an employee killed a wolf as well as the governor&rsquo;s latest appointments to the CPW commission.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/ranch-owner-says-employee-killed-king-mountain-wolf/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/ranch-owner-says-employee-killed-king-mountain-wolf/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-new-commissioners-jared-polis/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-new-commissioners-jared-polis/</a>&nbsp;

Author Jeff Lelek chats with the Sun's Kevin Simpson about his newest thriller, "Sinai Surrender."

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