Callie Metler-Smith (Journalist, Author, Publisher, Bookseller, Mom, Cancer Survivor, Wife, West Texas Tornado) Artwork

Texas Tales & Trails

Texas Tales and Trails is an exploration of the authors, artists, craftsmen, and characters of the State of Texas. Every two weeks we will sit visit, swap stories, explore the ideas, and creations that have shaped and are shaping our state. We will review works from the past, hear plans for the future, and explore the sites and venues that have shaped the depth and breadth of our great state.Join us and listen in as we visit with some of the delightful and remarkable people who make up the fabric of Texas.

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Texas Tales & Trails

Callie Metler-Smith (Journalist, Author, Publisher, Bookseller, Mom, Cancer Survivor, Wife, West Texas Tornado)

April 03, 2020 • Jim Hart • Season 1 • Episode 2

Callie Metler-Smith doesn't really look like a super woman. She has close cropped brown hair, with a sprinkling of salt, an impish smile, mischief sparkling in her eyes, and an infectious laugh. But visit with her a while and you will discover an indomitable spirit, deep intelligence, quick wit, and a core of grit and toughness, and she gets things done.

Callie publishes two newspapers, owns and operates a bookstore, and is the founder and manager of Clear Fork Publishing, which just released its 150th new book in just six years. All this has taken place in the small west Texas town of Stamford, on the rolling plains between Abilene and Wichita Falls.

Please listen in and meet this delightful Texas woman. If you would like to know more about Callie, her website is: http://www.calliemetlersmith.com.

Clear Fork Publishing is online at: https://www.clearforkpublishing.com/