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Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Texas History and Storytelling with Author Johnnie Bernhard

Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Texas History and Storytelling with Author Johnnie Bernhard

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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, Tom visits with Johnnie Alicia Bernhard, a native Texan, prolific writer, and part-time hill country resident. Johnnie delves into her deep Texas roots and how her family’s history as German immigrants inspires her novels, all set in Texas. She shares insights into her professional journey from journalism to teaching high school English and eventually becoming a traditionally published author. The conversation covers the importance of Texas history in her writing, the craft of storytelling, and Johnnie’s experiences teaching writing classes to aspiring authors. Her novels, including ‘A Good Girl’ and ‘Hannah and Ariela,’ explore themes of family, immigration, human trafficking, and the immigrant experience in America. Tune in for an engaging discussion on the art of writing and Texas’s unique stories. Key highlights: Johnnie Bernhard’s Texan Roots Journey into Journalism and Teaching Transition to Novel Writing Craft of Writing and Teaching Upcoming Projects and Workshops Resources: Johnnie Bernhard Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Nancy Huffman Fine Art Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn

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