Uncorking a Story Podcast

Uncorking a Story

Hosted ByMike Carlon

Stories influence, teach and inspire us, but what about the storytellers who create them? Uncorking a Story profiles storytellers to uncover how their background and life experiences influence the stories they create. We learn what motivates them, their path to success, and what fuels them to keep creating. It all starts by asking one simple question, where does your story begin? Welcome to uncorking a story. All of the books promoted on Uncorking a Story can be viewed and purchased here: https://bookshop.org/shop/UncorkingaStory

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From Marketing Maven to Magical Storyteller, with Christina Bacilieri

July 2, 2024 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“Magic finds us in our darkest times.” — Christina Bacilieri

Christina Bacilieri’s life and career were profoundly shaped by her Italian grandmother and a dream that inspired her to write her first novel, “The Last Refuge.” In this episode, Christina shares her journey from a career in marketing to becoming a full-time writer, discussing the challenges of balancing creativity with practicality, and the magical influences that guided her storytelling. Listen in to discover the heartwarming and transformative power of following one’s passion against all odds.

Key Themes:

  1. The Influence of Family: Christina’s Italian grandmother’s love and stories played a crucial role in her development as a storyteller.
  2. Overcoming Adversity: Despite being diagnosed with dyslexia, Christina’s determination and the support of a reading specialist fostered her love for stories and writing.
  3. Career Transition: Christina’s pivot from a stable marketing career to pursuing her passion for writing full-time.
  4. The Power of Dreams: How a vivid dream about a magical world became the foundation for Christina’s debut novel.
  5. Self-discovery and Hope: Themes of self-discovery, hope, and the importance of being true to oneself run throughout Christina’s work.
  6. Writing Process and Challenges: Christina’s evolution from a “pantser” to a plotter and the lessons learned during the writing process.
  7. Independent Publishing: The trials and triumphs of independently publishing and marketing a debut novel.

Buy The Last Refuge

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ci4VoG

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798988661818

Connect with Christina

Website: https://www.christinabacilieri.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinabacilieri/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christinabacilieriauthor

Connect with Mike

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

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