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After living in Ankara, Turkey, and Pittsburgh, Gary S. Minder landed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, at the beginning of school desegregation. He is one of nearly six hundred graduates from the powerhouse melting pot of Central High School. Over the years, he has called Chicago, Boston, Seattle, and Portland home before returning to Tuscaloosa in 2006.

The Education of Asa Paxton is Gary S. Minder's debut novel and the first installment of the Haint Blue Series.
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The Education of Asa Paxton: Coming of Age in the Heart of Dixie (Haint Blue, #1)

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Gary Minder and 1 other person liked Margie's review of The Education of Asa Paxton: Coming of Age in the Heart of Dixie (Haint Blue, #1):
Dec 31, 2025 02:54PM · see review
Gary Minder liked Lydia's review of The Education of Asa Paxton: Coming of Age in the Heart of Dixie (Haint Blue, #1): "Through the eyes of Asa Paxton and the self described Misfit Clique, the novel explores the awkwardness, humor, and vulnerability of adolescence with warmth and honesty. Asa’s journey from social outcast to young man forced to reckon with his family’" Read more of this review »
Dec 15, 2025 10:49PM · see review
Gary Minder liked Ellie's review of The Education of Asa Paxton: Coming of Age in the Heart of Dixie (Haint Blue, #1): "This book provides a great depiction of the Jim Crow South, with all its heart & soul, comfort & discontent. I found myself instantly captivated by the story that unfolded, and found the characters to be immediately lovable — each with remarkably int" Read more of this review »
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Gary Minder made a comment on pat beaudin’s review of The Education of Asa Paxton: Coming of Age in the Heart of Dixie (Haint Blue, #1) " Pat, Thank you for reading THE EDUCATION OF ASA PAXTON. Thank you so much for your "star" review! Peace be with you. Gary authorgaryminder.com ...more "
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Gary Minder made a comment on Roy Horn’s review of The Education of Asa Paxton: Coming of Age in the Heart of Dixie (Haint Blue, #1) " Hi Roy. Thank you so much for reading THE EDUCATION OF ASA PAXTON. Also, thank you for taking the time to provide the stars! Peace, Gary authorgaryminder ...more "
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