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

A Bold Faced Lie, with Carissa Orlando

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Carissa Orlando has a doctorate in clinical-community psychology and specializes in work with children and adolescents. Prior to her career in psychology, she studied creative writing in college and has written creatively in some form since she was a child. An avid horror fan for much of her life, It was only a matter of time before she merged her understanding of the human psyche and deep love for storytelling into a piece of fiction. She joined me on Uncorking a story to discuss her debut novel, The September House. 

Key Themes

  1. The benefits of a psychology background in academic writing and dissertation preparation: Carissa’s background in clinical community psychology has greatly influenced her writing process and understanding of human behavior, adding depth and authenticity to her storytelling.
  2. The exciting journey of a first-time fiction writer: Carissa shares her experience as a first-time fiction writer, discussing the joys and challenges of bringing her creative ideas to life. Her journey serves as inspiration for aspiring writers, showcasing the possibilities that come with pursuing one’s passion.
  3. Overcoming rejection and finding motivation in the publishing industry: Carissa opens up about facing rejection in the publishing industry and how she found the motivation to keep going. Her perseverance and belief in her work serve as a reminder that setbacks can be stepping stones to success.

Buy The September House

Amazon: https://amzn.to/45gFj7N

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780593548615

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