Meet the Author

Carey Gable is an accomplished academic and creative writer based in Texas. He has published in state and national journals and scores of newspapers. His passion is creating interesting characters with unique voices.

Recently, his play Is That You, Kilgore Trout? was awarded the Audience Choice Award at a new works play festival.

Currently, he is completing a series of crime noir novels centered around Paris, Texas, and the crazy world of professional wrestling.

He is currently accepting bookings for his upcoming, Summer 2026, spoken word tour.

With over two decades of experience, Carey has regularly published short stories, plays, and poetry in various journals, magazines, and collections. He is a featured author for Down Home East Texas magazine and has worked as a music and film critic, sports reporter, and professional wrestling writer.

Carey's notable work, The Book of Lesser Traumas, released in July 2024, is described as a non-linear autobiography exploring themes of right and wrong, caring, and coping with tragedy. The book offers readers a compelling and heartfelt journey through life, love, and those lesser traumas.

His play, “Is That You, Kilgore Trout?”, was just awarded the Audience Choice Award at Pyro’s Playfest, a new works production.

Carey has hosted a classic country radio show, been a motivational speaker, taught Tae Kwon Do, and has almost finished last in multiple triathlons.

Publications

Academic Publications

“Facilitating Student Success: Eight-Week College Composition Corequisite Courses” Upcoming publication in November 2025 by Teaching English in the Two Year College.

“What is Called Thinking?” Published in The Humanities Review, 2023.

“Theo-Poetics: A Theory of the Divine,” Published in Show Bear Family Circus, 2020.