A book began as letters mailed home. Baylor Hurst joins Jed Chappell to talk about the father who saved those pages, the discipline of writing, and doing the next right thing when the whole path is not clear.
The Shawnee author shares how military basic training became the starting point for his novel, The Son of Dust. He and Jed explore ordinary courage, found family, keeping small promises, and the relationships that help creative work move forward. Baylor also reflects on hope and the value of community in Oklahoma City.
Chapters:
00:00 VOICES of OKC
00:23 Meet Baylor Hurst
01:02 Growing up in Shawnee
02:05 A novel begun in basic training
03:37 Finishing the book and finding a publisher
05:28 A lifelong love of communicating
09:04 Oklahoma places in the story
10:45 Ordinary people and the next right thing
13:37 Found family and friendship
15:24 Choosing hope and integrity
18:38 Starting your own writing practice
21:39 Discipline and keeping small promises
22:43 Writing tools and creative resets
26:16 Where to find Baylor’s book
27:14 Hope for Oklahoma City
Guest: Baylor Hurst
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Episode 049 of VOICES of OKC, hosted by Jed Chappell.
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