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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Keeping Secrets, with Peggy Townsend

December 19, 2023 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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Peggy Townsend is an award-winning journalist who has panhandled with street kids, taken to the skies with pararescuers, and once chased an escaped murderer through a graveyard at midnight. Her first mystery, “See Her Run,” was listed as one of “13 Thrillers to Keep You Up at Night” by Kirkus Reviews. Her second book “The Thin Edge,” was called “an outstanding” novel by The Associated Press. She joined me on uncorking a story to discuss her career and latest novel, The Beautiful and the Wild.

Key Takeaways

  1. Embracing Change: Peggy teaches us the beauty of embracing change, whether that’s a new career path or a new genre of writing.
  2. The Power of Persistence: As Peggy’s journey demonstrates, perseverance is the name of the game—one that every author must play and embrace wholeheartedly.
  3. The Power of Mentorship: The role of mentors cannot be understated. Peggy’s transformational learning experience with her mentor shows us the invaluable impact of guidance on an author’s craft.
  4. Empathy in Storytelling: Peggy’s experiences highlight the deep connection between empathy and storytelling, reminding us to step into the shoes of others in our writing.
  5. The Value of Taking Risks: Through Peggy’s narrative, we are encouraged to take leaps of faith into the unknown. Her transition into fiction writing is a brilliant reminder of the wonders that await when we dare to explore.

Buy The Beautiful and the Wild

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3MTyJh2

Bookshop.org:https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780593638088

Connect with Peggy

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/peggytownsend

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peggytownsendbooks/

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