Season 7, Episode 8 - Stephen E. Yoch
In Season 7, Episode 8 of History Through Fiction: The Podcast, host Colin Mustful interviews Stephen E. Yoch, author of Becoming Benedict Arnold. They explore Yoch's decision to write about Arnold after his success with Becoming George Washington. The conversation delves into Arnold's rise in the Continental Army, his overlooked promotion, and the impact of his injury at Saratoga. Yoch discusses Arnold's lavish lifestyle in Philadelphia, his court martial, and the factors leading to his treachery. They also touch on the novel's fictional elements, Yoch's legal background, and the shared audiobook narrator. Discover a nuanced view of Arnold's legacy.
See this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tlXHe2DZhu4
About the Author
Stephen Yoch is an award-winning historical fiction author who was named a 2016 Literati by the St. Paul Landmark Center and a Finalist for the 2016 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Yoch graduated with honors from Boston College and the University of Minnesota Law School. He has enjoyed over three decades of practicing law in the Twin Cities. He and his two adult children enjoy supporting the Minnesota Aurora, a women's soccer team founded by his wife and other community leaders.
