RedPubPod #054 with author Jim Haughey

REDPUBPOD HOSTS: Richard Eller — Executive Director, Redhawk Publications Jane St. Clair — Associate Editor, Redhawk Publications Tom Rash — Guest host, Editor GUEST: Jim Haughey - Author of The Broken Season 'Write what you don't know about what you already know' Brad Lott From pinto beans and cornbread to guns and snaffle bits, this episode with South Carolina author Jim Haughey has a little bit of everything—and no, it's not just his wonderfully disarming Irish brogue that keeps you listening. Join Redhawk's Richard and Jane as they sit down with Jim and his lifelong friend, trusted editor, and occasional literary co-conspirator, Tom Rash. The conversation centers on "The Broken Season," Jim's newly released historical novel set among Irish immigrant railroad workers carving tunnels through the Blue Ridge Mountains in the 1850s. But like any good front-porch conversation, it doesn't stay there for long. The crew explores what truly makes historical fiction work: tightening prose to build momentum, honoring history without being limited by it, weaving heritage and folklore into the story, and crafting dialogue so genuine you hardly notice the missing quotation marks. Jim also makes a compelling case for the literary connection between Ireland and the American South, suggesting that generations shaped by conflict, hardship, and resilience have produced some of the world's most memorable storytellers. It's a thought-provoking contrast—delivered with Jim's trademark wit—that might even change the way you see Switzerland (and its famous cuckoo clocks). Part masterclass, part storytelling session, and part old friends swapping tales, this episode is filled with insight, laughter, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from people who have spent a lifetime reading, writing, and revising. Around here, we'd call this episode GOTS—Good Enough to Steal. Lucky for you, RedPubPod episodes are free. Pull up a chair. You might end up listening twice. For more information about Jim and his debut novel "The Broken Season," visit https://jimhaugheywriter.com and https://thebrokenseason.com. Get your copy of the book at: https://tinyurl.com/TheBrokenSeason As always, we are honored to have RedPubPod sponsored by the best little coffee shop in all of North Carolina, Taste Full Beans! Be sure to stop by and let the super-friendly staff know you heard about “TFB” from your favorite literary podcast, RedPubPod! Taste Full Beans Coffee, Tea & Café 29 2nd Street NW, Hickory, NC (828) 325-0108 https://www.tastefullbeans.com/ Don’t forget to FOLLOW, SHARE, LIKE, & SUBSCRIBE to RedPubPod! Show some love for the written word by talented writers because carefully chosen words in the proper order can change the world. Facebook:   / redhawkpub   Instagram:   / redhawkcreative