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A Journey from Journalism to Fiction with Paul McGrath

A Journey from Journalism to Fiction with Paul McGrath

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 Welcome to a new season of 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 up the Texas Hill Country. In this episode Tom visits with Paul McGrath, whose journalism career spanned decades at newspapers like the Houston Chronicle. They delve into Paul's roots in Texas, his transition from journalism to authorship, and the inspiration behind his debut novel 'Left,' which draws from the tragic Uvalde school shooting. Paul discusses his writing process, his relationship with Stony Creek Publishing, and the importance of student newspapers in the journalistic landscape. The episode also teases future books in what is planned to be a trilogy, with coffee as a surprising central theme. Key Highlights · Paul McGrath's Early Life and Career · Transition from Journalism to Writing · The Spark Behind the Book 'Left' · Writing Process and Routine · Setting and Themes of 'Left' · The Role of Student Newspapers Resources Paul McGrath on Stoney Creek Publishing Left on Texas A&M University Press Podcast Cover Art Nancy Huffman Fine Art Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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