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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From Pop-Punk to Epic Fantasy: Tim Facciola’s Decade of Dream-Weaving

December 27, 2024 MPN Uncorking a Story 0 Comments
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“I don’t know if I’m too stubborn or too stupid to give up—but either way, I couldn’t stop until the story was exactly what it deserved to be.” — Tim Facciola

Tim Facciola, an award-winning fantasy author and former pop-punk band lyricist, joins us to share his 10-year journey of creating A Vengeful Realm, an epic fantasy trilogy inspired by gladiators, mythology, and the chaos of Manhattan’s grind. From his humble beginnings in an underground gym to his transformation into a published author, Tim’s story is one of creativity, perseverance, and finding balance in a high-speed world. Whether you’re a fantasy fan or chasing your own dreams, this episode is packed with inspiration and insight.

Key Themes:

  1. The Origin Story: How a pop-punk lyricist in an underground gym discovered a passion for storytelling.
  2. Epic Fantasy World-Building: The 10-year evolution of A Vengeful Realm from sprawling draft to a polished trilogy.
  3. Perfectionism vs. Progress: The hard lessons of editing down 278,000 words into a marketable masterpiece.
  4. Systems for Success: Tim’s process for creating immersive stories, balancing plot and character growth.
  5. The Publishing Journey: Why Tim turned down a traditional contract to fully craft his trilogy before publishing.
  6. Creativity in Chaos: The impact of life in Manhattan and the pandemic on his writing process.
  7. Advice to Aspiring Authors: Journey before destination—Tim’s reminder to enjoy the process of creation.

Buy The Vengeful Realm Series

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fS1pmX

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798986285573

Connect with Tim

Website: https://www.timfacciola.com/

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timfacciola?lang=en

Connect with Mike

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

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