The Chris Voss Show Podcast – US 98: Destination Dade City by Paul Dean Moore

Paul Dean Moore, a retired Salvation Army officer from Central Florida, reveals how a simple childhood game about a man in a blue coat sparked a literary journey that would become a three-book series set along Florida’s US 98. What began as a playful storytelling ritual with his daughter evolved into a profound mission to preserve human stories—especially those born from loss, resilience, and quiet dignity. His novels, including *Destination Dade City*, weave together generations of lives in small Florida towns, using real-life experiences from four decades of ministry to craft characters that feel startlingly authentic. Despite having no website or formal marketing background, Moore’s raw, emotionally grounded storytelling has resonated deeply with readers who crave narratives that don’t just entertain but heal. He doesn’t write to be James Patterson—he writes to be heard, to be remembered, and to remind us that everyone, even the quietest souls, has a story worth telling.