George Kinney spent his childhood hunting in South Texas with his father and his brothers,. He developed a deep love for South Texas, and became introduced to Mexican border town nightlife at an ea...view moreGeorge Kinney spent his childhood hunting in South Texas with his father and his brothers,. He developed a deep love for South Texas, and became introduced to Mexican border town nightlife at an early age.
The allure of Mexico and it’s rich cultural traditions became a major source of inspiration for the young author and he began writing short stories, songs, and poems to express his love of and interest in that enigmatic and mysterious land that begins just two hundred miles south of San Antonio.
He received a liberal arts degree in 1979 from the University of Texas in Austin and graduated with honors in English. He has published two albums of original music and various articles for national publications. His professional career is diverse and he currently lives at The Land, his country home near Austin, with his wife, Nancy.view less