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


All Episodes

Whispering from the Grave, with K.K. Weakley

Whispering from the Grave, with K.K. Weakley

From Brooklyn to Bestsellers: Randy Susan Meyers on Writing, Life, and Lessons Learned

“Books have always meant more to me than breath—writing them is...

Breaking the Silence: Bridey Thelen-Heidel on Trauma, Resilience, and Writing the Truth

“I couldn’t let the secrets that controlled my past control my...

Haunted by Stories: Laura Buchwald on Writing, Ghosts, and Grief

“Writing is a solitary endeavor, but creating community can transform the...

Epic Comebacks, with Cindy Finch

“Grief is actually a guru that guides us, taking us through...

Leaving Law for Literature, with Mary Keliikoa

“I think we’re always trying to heal ourselves, whether it’s through...

Mind Over Menu, with Jared Gleaton

“Food had controlled me. The grocery store controlled me, restaurants controlled...

Turning Pain into Prose: Writing, Opioids, and Finding Purpose, with Laura Essay

“I had no idea how big this was…over 80 percent of...