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Uncorking a Story

Listen in to Uncorking a Story, where we pop the cork on hidden narratives and delve deep into the brilliant minds of your favorite authors. Get ready to unlock the magic behind your favorite books, one unforgettable story at a time. Hit that subscribe button and never miss a sip of inspiration!

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48:41

Transforming Grief, with Tracee Dunblazier

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/09/28

Though it sounds unintuitive, experiencing grief can be a good thing. All of us suffer losses at various points during our life—it could be the loss of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or even seeing your kids go off to college. Grief often accompanies loss and my guest today, Tracee Dunblazier, is here to teach us how we can turn that grief into something positive that inspires personal growth. Meet Tracee Dunblazier Tracee is a Los Angeles-based spiritual empath, shaman, and an eight-time

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29:58

Love Lasts Forever, with Jane L. Rosen

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2023/09/26

I love it when conversations go to unexpected places and today’s does just that. I didn’t anticipate speaking about the passing of my brother but doing so with today’s guest, author Jane L. Rosen, simply felt right given one of the core themes of her latest novel, On Fire Island. Meet Jane L. Rosen Jane is an author, screenwriter and former Huffington Post contributor. Jane often takes inspiration from real-life stories and interviews to craft her novels. Her first novel Nine Women, One Dress was

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34:07

Unleashing the Writer Within, with Chris Ehrlich

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2023/09/21

I’ve long believed that curiosity is one of the most powerful superpowers that authors wield. Thinking it through more, curiosity may help us craft interesting plots, but its nothing without relatability. If our storylines are not relatable to readers, all of the curiosity in the world is useless. That’s one of the lessons I learned from today’s guest, Chris Ehrlich. Meet Chris Ehrlich Chris is an author, entrepreneur, husband, dad of 3, and tennis hacker. He holds a degree in English and political

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43:18

Making the Difference, with Carl Ficks and Rosemary...

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2023/09/19

Carl Ficks has introduced me to many fantastic guests who have appeared on Uncorking a Story over the years. Today, it is his turn to sit in the hot seat! Listen in as we discuss his contribution to an anthology of essays on loss, courage, and personal transformation alongside the book’s co-editor Rosemary Ravinal. Meet Carl Ficks & Rosemary Ravinal Carl Ficks, Jr., JD works with leaders to increase their effectiveness and their teams to boost engagement and productivity. Rosemary Ravinal is a

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35:04

Unhealed Scars, with Tim Murphy

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/09/14

Tim Murphy is the author of Correspondents and Christodora, which was long-listed for the 2017 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction and named a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian. He has also been a journalist for the past 25 years and joined me on Uncorking a Story to talk about his career and latest novel, Speech Team. Key Takeaways Tim Murphy's passion for writing: Throughout the conversation, Tim shares his unwavering dedication to writing and his journey as an author

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36:44

Measure Twice, Cut Once with Craig Johnson

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/09/12

Imagine sitting with an acquiring editor who just offered you a multi book deal to write a series based on your first book and telling them that you will think about it. Sounds crazy, right? Well, that’s just part of prolific writer Craig Johnson’s amazing story. Meet Craig Johnson Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Longmire mysteries, the basis for the hit Netflix original series Longmire. He is the recipient of the Western Writers of America Spur Award for fiction and

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37:27

Path of Survival, with Lynn Hightower

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/09/07

I’ve long believed that writing is therapeutic but for author Lynn Hightower, it became her path of survival during a difficult period in her life. She explains that writing helped her escape the real world and allowed her to express her opinions on grief and hearing loss through her characters. So, writing isn’t done just for the benefit of readers, but for us authors as well! Meet Lynn Hightower Lynn Hightower is the author of numerous thrillers, including the Sonora Blair and Lena Padget

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37:51

From the Stage to the Page, with Stephanie Cowell

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/09/05

Writing is a dynamic and ever-evolving process. By embracing change and finding inspiration in unexpected places, you can breathe new life into your writing. Just ask Stephanie Cowell, whose latest book, A Boy in the Rain, was started over forty years ago. It was only recently that Stephanie felt as if she could finish it, which just goes to show that all of the book we have within us will come out on their time, not necessarily our time. Meet Stephanie Cowell Stephanie has been an opera singer,

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43:51

This Much is True, with Wendy Holden

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/08/31

Today, we have the fabulous Wendy Holden, a British journalist and novelist with global success, joining us to spill the tea on her latest book, "The Princess." We're talking about the ultimate royal celebrity, Diana Princess of Wales, and a fictionalized backstory of her young adulthood. Trust me, this episode is packed with more drama than a reality TV show, so grab your popcorn and get ready to uncork this captivating story with us. Let's dive in, shall we? Meet Wendy Holden Wendy Holden is a

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37:19

Below the Surface, with Colin Dickey

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/08/29

I was once eating dinner alone at a bar in Petaluma, CA when a fellow solo diner started a conversation by saying, “I’m no conspiracy theorist but…” and what came out of his mouth would make Dan Brown raise an eyebrow. When I was offered the chance to speak with Colin Dickey, who recently wrote a book on the history of conspiracy theories, I jumped at the chance. Meet Colin Dickey Colin is a writer, speaker, and academic, who has made a career out of collecting unusual objects and hidden histories

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35:59

Curiosity and Connection, with Alison Gaylin

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/08/24

Given my love of Columbo, I love it when a guest has a good Peter Falk story, and Alison Gaylin doesn’t disappoint. She doubled down when expressing her appreciation for The Love Boat—and now I think I have to marry her. Don’t tell our spouses. Meet Alison Gaylin Alison is the Edgar and Shamus award-winning author of 12 books and many short stories. A USA Today and international bestseller, she joined me on Uncorking a Story to talk about her latest novel, Robert B. Parker’s Bad Influence. Key

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29:58

Doing the Twist, with Liv Constantine

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/08/22

My twin brother and I are very close—so close in fact that we can finish each other’s sentences. That said, I couldn’t imagine writing a book with him, let alone a series of books. That’s just one of the things that amazes me about sisters Lynne and Valerie Constantine, who are today’s guests on Uncorking a Story. Meet Liv Constantine Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne and Valerie Constantine who are Wall St. Journal and USA Today international bestselling authors with over one

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38:21

A Dream Deferred, with Jenny Jackson

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/08/17

While many of us dream of being writers from a young age, the truth is, not all of us can do it early on in our lives and find that we have to defer that dream for another time. Jenny Jackson, whose debut novel Pineapple Street is quite possibly the most buzzed about book of the spring/summer isn’t any different—she spent decades in publishing learning the craft by working with some of the world’s most renowned authors before becoming an author herself. Meet Jenny Jackson Jenny is a Vice President

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40:57

Doing It, with Peter Maeck

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/08/15

Today’s guest, Peter Maeck, inspired me with his words of advice for his younger self—”If you have an impulse and are young enough to start at an entry level, do it! Don’t worry about the risks and the outcomes.” These were words that I wish I heard in my late teens and early twenties as acting on them might have helped me get off my butt and explore my authentic self instead of making decisions that pleased other people, but left me wanting more. Still, it’s never too late to find yourself and try

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33:19

No Backup Plan, with Andrew Ridker

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/08/10

They say you can never go home again, but no one told that to Andrew Ridker. During the height of the Covid 19 pandemic, Andrew left his apartment in Brooklyn, NY to head back to his childhood home in Brookline, MA. It was being back in his hometown, sharing his childhood home with his wife and sister, where his latest novel, Hope, started to take shape. Meet Andrew Ridker Andrew’s debut novel, The Altruists, was a New York Times Editors’ Choice, a Paris Review Staff Pick, and a People Book of the

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36:41

Living Authentically, with Melissa Giberson

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/08/08

Sometimes it takes a while to find out who we truly are, particularly if we didn’t give ourselves the time to explore life prior to settling down and starting a family. Those of us who did that young may find that, after our kids have grown, we really don’t know who we are. Today’s guest, Melissa Giberson, discusses her experiences coming out as a lesbian well into her 40s after being married and raising her children. I found myself captivated and moved by her story, especially how she describes her

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29:49

Writing is an Act of Faith, with Jennifer Cody Epstein

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/08/03

Giving yourself the right to write badly is excellent advice for aspiring and established authors. Writing is a muscle which has to be exercised in order to get stronger. Not everything we write will be gold, but every rep serves a purpose—to make our writing stronger. This is just one of the lessons I learned from today’s guest, Jennifer Cody Epstein. Meet Jennifer Cody EpsteinJennifer is the internationally bestselling author of The Painter from Shanghai, Wunderland, and The Gods of Heavenly

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28:13

Burning the Negative, with Josh Winning

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/08/01

Josh Winning is the author of the critically acclaimed The Shadow Glass. He is a senior film writer at Radio Times, has written for Total Film for over a decade, and is the co-host of movie podcast Torn Stubs. During his years as a film journalist, he has been on set with Kermit the Frog (and Miss Piggy), devoured breakfast with zombies on The Walking Dead, and sat on the Iron Throne on the Dublin set of Game of Thrones. Josh lives in London with his cat Penny and dreams of one day convincing

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29:51

The Hard Grind, with Karen McManus

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/07/27

Elevator pitches are critically important when selling your book. Ideally, you’d answer the question, “So, what’s your book about?” with a one sentence description that gets the agent/publisher/reader interested in knowing more. Today’s guest, Karen McManus, used “It’s like the breakfast club, but with murder,” as her elevator pitch for One of Us is Lying and that’s when I knew I had to have her on the show. Meet Karen McManus Karen M. McManus is a #1 New York Times and international bestselling

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38:28

From Rejection to Resilience, with Whitney Hanson

Uncorking a Story ·

2023/07/25

I loved connecting with Whitney Hanson and hearing her path to publishing. Originally independently published, Whitney caught the attention of an acquisitions editor at Penguin Random House after achieving, what Borat would call, great success on TikTok. She has a great story and I’m so glad she let me uncork it with her. Meet Whitney Hanson Whitney is a poet and through her vulnerability and authenticity, she has connected with thousands of readers and adamantly believes that poetry is not a dead

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