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Hill Country Authors Podcast

Hill Country Authors Podcast

著者： Tom Fox
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 Welcome to the Hill Country Authors podcast. In addition to being the most beautiful and unique part of Texas, Hill Country has some of the top authors from this state. This podcast will feature the authors from and stories about the Texas Hill Country. アート 文学史・文学批評
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  • Dark Texas: A Worst-Case Look at the Texas Power Grid - Through Fiction

    Dark Texas: A Worst-Case Look at the Texas Power Grid - Through Fiction
    2026/04/02
    Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast, sponsored by Stoney Creek Publishing. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and write about the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, host Tom Fox interviews fellow UT grad Charles J. Petrie about his novel Dark Texas, inspired by his frustration with articles claiming the Texas power grid failure during the ‘Snowpocolips’ “could have been worse.” Petrie, a PhD in computer science with research experience, explains he dug into grid resilience and found deeper risks, including reliance on gas-fired generation even though gas pipeline pressure depends on electricity via compressors, and the vulnerability of black start capability: he says 82% of Texas black start generators were inoperable during the event, with some unable to run without electricity or stored fuel oil, and others not maintained in a competitive market. Petrie chose fiction because a technical treatment became too complex and a novel could make people care; he describes characters taking over the writing, cites influences and craft lessons from various authors, shares he’s drafted a sequel prompted by a dark epilogue, and recounts publishing with Stoney Creek Publishing after 50 agent rejections. Key highlights: Why Write Dark Texas Texas Grid Risks Explained Black Start Breakdown Turning Research Into Fiction Characters Take Over Authors and Writing Lessons Finding a Publisher Resources: Dark Texas on Stoney Creek Publishing Connect with Charles on Facebook Learn more about ⁠Stoney Creek Publishing Podcast Cover Art Nancy Huffman Fine Art Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    24 分
  • Paul McGrath on “Left is Right”: Satire, Darker Threats, and Current-Events Inspiration

    Paul McGrath on “Left is Right”: Satire, Darker Threats, and Current-Events Inspiration
    2026/03/19
    Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast, sponsored by Stoney Creek Publishing. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and write about the Texas Hill Country. Host Tom Fox opens a new season of the Texas Hill Country Authors Podcast with returning guest Paul McGrath to discuss McGrath’s novel Left is Right, a sequel to the PEN Craft award-winning Left. McGrath recounts a 37-year career at Texas newspapers, primarily the Houston Chronicle, plus teaching at Texas A&M and Clear Lake, and his A&M roots with The Battalion. He explains expanding Anton’s story into a multi-book series (with five planned), driven by character attachment and news-inspired plots. McGrath describes layered “Left” titles, using Ellie to express progressive viewpoints, and empathy as a motivating force for Anton and Ellie, including Ezra’s lingering influence. He notes a darker tone influenced by right-wing militias, human trafficking, and a Texas motorcycle gang, balanced by humor, wordplay, and pop-culture references like a Jon Hamm dream sequence. He outlines the FBI’s and alien authorities’ ongoing pursuit, then a return to alien supervision, credits Stoney Creek Publishing’s support, shares on social platforms, and previews future themes involving Russians and cryptocurrency. Key highlights: Why Continue with Anton Series Titles and ‘Left’ Empathy Driving the Plot Darker Satire and Villains Humor Wordplay and Names Pop Culture Cameos Where the Series Goes Resources: Paul McGrath on Stoney Creek Publishing Left is Right on Texas A&M University Press Social Media Instagram X Threads Podcast Cover Art Nancy Huffman Fine Art Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    20 分
  • From the Canal Zone to the Llano Estacado: A Conversation with Author Max Knightdo: A Conversation with Author Max Knight

    From the Canal Zone to the Llano Estacado: A Conversation with Author Max Knightdo: A Conversation with Author Max Knight
    2025/12/18
    Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast, sponsored by Stoney Creek Publishing. In this podcast, Hill Country resident Tom Fox visits with authors who live in and write in and about the Texas Hill Country. In this episode, Tom visits with author Max Knight about his latest book, ‘Llano Estacado'. Max shares his unique upbringing in the Canal Zone, his extensive military career, and his writing journey. He delves into the themes and characters of his book, set in the Staked Plains of Texas, which explores vengeance, redemption, and human resilience. Max also offers insights into his writing process, research methods, and experiences with Stoney Creek Publishing. Finally, he discusses the potential for a sequel and provides information on how listeners can learn more about his work. Key highlights: Max Knight’s Background and Career Life in the Canal Zone Discussing ‘Llano Estacado’ Themes of Vengeance and Redemption Writing Process and Research Experience with Stoney Creek Publishing Resources: Max Knight on Stoney Creek Publishing Llano Estacado on Amazon.com Stoney Creek Publishing Website Podcast Cover Art Nancy Huffman Fine Art Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    26 分
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