Uncorking a Story Podcast

Uncorking a Story

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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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Going into the Closet, with Mark Ukra and Tara Mesalik MacMahon

July 16, 2024 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“When your fears disappear, your dreams appear.” —Gamma, from ”Closet of Dreams.”

In this episode, we dive into the enchanting world of childhood imagination and creative collaboration with brother-sister duo, Mark Ukra and Tara Masalaik McMahon. Join us as we explore their journey from a shared childhood closet of dreams to the creation of their heartwarming children’s book series starting with Closet of Dreams.

Key Themes:

  1. The Power of Imagination: Discover how Mark and Tara’s childhood adventures in a magical closet inspired their writing careers.
  2. Creative Collaboration: Learn about the unique dynamics of co-authoring a book with a sibling and the creative process behind “Closet of Dreams.”
  3. Social-Emotional Learning: Understand the subtle ways their book teaches valuable life lessons and emotional intelligence.
  4. Publishing Pathways: Gain insights into their decision to pursue hybrid publishing and the benefits it brought to their project.
  5. Community Impact: Hear about their innovative partnership with a pet adoption center and how their book is making a difference in the lives of animals and readers alike.
  6. Future Projects: Get a sneak peek into the upcoming books in “The Adventures of Child and Gamma” series.

Buy Closet of Dreams

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

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781665301657

Connect with Mark and Tara

Website:https://www.childandgamma.com/

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

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