{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ricky Treon","description":"Ricky Treon is the director of publishing at Blue Handle Publishing\u2014one of Amarillo\u2019s own small, independent publishing houses. Ricky\u2019s path into publishing isn\u2019t a straight line. He came up in the newspaper world, witnessing firsthand the rapid shifts and challenges that reshaped the industry. From there, he moved into writing, explored acting, and ultimately found himself helping bring other people\u2019s stories to life. In this conversation, we talk about what it actually takes to move a story from your head onto a bookshelf, the evolving media landscape, and what it means to commit to small business in an economy dominated by large-scale corporations. It\u2019s also a reminder that meaningful, creative work is happening right here in Amarillo\u2014and that there\u2019s still space for independent voices to be heard. If you\u2019ve ever thought about writing a book, starting something of your own, or just wondered how creative industries are changing, this one\u2019s worth your time. ","author_name":"Hey Amarillo","author_url":"http:\/\/heyamarillo.com","html":"