• Hill Country Authors Podcast

  • Auteur(s): Tom Fox
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Hill Country Authors Podcast

Auteur(s): 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.
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  • Uvalde’s Darkest Hour By Craig Garnett

    Uvalde’s Darkest Hour By Craig Garnett
    Feb 4 2025
    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 Craig Garnett, publisher of the Uvalde Leader-New and author of the book Uvalde’s Darkest Hour, about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, and its fallout, which continues to resonate today. This episode explores a perplexing case regarding active shooter preparedness and failures. The discussion centers around a specific school district that conducted active shooter training for law enforcement officers just two months before an event. Despite this, the response on the event day did not follow the trained protocols after the initial minutes. The Department of Justice issued a scathing report highlighting the unpreparedness of the district, which included issues such as non-locking doors, inadequate fencing, and the absence of a patrolling officer at the elementary school on the day of the incident. Critically, the active shooter protocol was not effectively implemented despite being documented by the school police department. But more than simply a recitation of the failures of law enforcement, Garnett looks at the continued impact of the shooting on the survivors, the families of the victims, and, indeed, the entire community of Uvalde. Key highlights: Active Shooter Training and Preparedness Failures on the Day of the Event School District’s Shortcomings Police Force and Protocol Issues Gun Rights and Controls Uvalde Today Resources Craig Garnett on LinkedIn Uvalde’s Darkest Hour on Amazon.com Uvalde Leader-News Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    24 min
  • Exploring Heritage and Storytelling: Kimberly Garza on The Last Karankawas

    Exploring Heritage and Storytelling: Kimberly Garza on The Last Karankawas
    Jan 28 2025
    Welcome to a new season of the award-winning The 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 Kimberly Garza, a leading author in Texas, to delve into her journey as a writer and educator. Kimberly shares her experiences growing up in Galveston, her educational background, and her career in writing and teaching creative writing at UT San Antonio. They discuss her debut novel, The Last Karankawas, which explores themes of heritage, identity, and the indigenous history of Texas. Kimberly provides insight into her writing process, how she weaves her cultural background into her work, and the challenges and joys of storytelling. The conversation also touches on the significance of place in Kimberly’s writing, the evolving history of Galveston, and the complex narratives surrounding Tejano and Latinx identities in Texas. Kimberly emphasizes the importance of persistence and passion in writing, advising aspiring writers on balancing creative pursuits with professional responsibilities. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersections of culture, history, and literature. Key highlights: Early Writing Journey Educational Background and Career Path The Last Karankawas: Inspiration and Themes Latina Perspective and Cultural Identity Galveston’s Rich History Writing Process and Advice for Aspiring Writers Resources: The Last Karankawas website Kimberly Garza at UTSA The Last Karankawas on Amazon.com Stoney Creek Publishing Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    25 min
  • Conrad Bibens on the Life and Times of General George Thomas

    Conrad Bibens on the Life and Times of General George Thomas
    Jan 8 2025
    Welcome to a new season of the award-winning Hill Country Authors Podcast. 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 author Conrad Bibens, whose book The Best General of the Civil War was recently published by the Wimberly-based Stoney Creek Publishing. In the inaugural episode of 2025, Tom and Conrad Bibens discuss his new book focusing on Union Army George Thomas. Conrad shares insights about his 40-year journalism career and his deep dive into the life of Thomas, a Southern-born general who fought for the North despite his Virginian roots and upbringing in a slaveholding family. They discuss Thomas’s remarkable military career, his unwavering integrity, and the various influences that shaped his legacy during and after the Civil War. Key themes include Thomas’s strategic prowess, his controversial position in Northern and Southern narratives, and the modern-day leadership lessons that can be drawn from his life. Key highlights: Why George Thomas? Nat Turner’s Rebellion and Its Impact George Thomas in the Mexican War Artillery Expertise in the Civil War Comparing Civil War Generals Career and Legacy of George Thomas Leadership Lessons from George Thomas Resources: Conrad Bibens on Stoney Creek Publishing The Best General of the Civil War on Amazon The Best General of the Civil War on Texas A&M Press Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    25 min

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