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Summary

 Mark L. Redmond discusses his middle grade book, The Adventures of the Box M Gang, and his inspiration for writing about the Old West. He shares his favorite required reading book as an English teacher and the challenges he faced in getting his books published. Mark's goal is to provide young readers with an accurate portrayal of the Old West and to show how God worked in people's lives during that time. He also talks about his other book series and where readers can find his books.

Takeaways

The Adventures of the Box M Gang provides a glimpse into everyday life on a ranch in the Old West and the challenges faced by the five siblings who must run it on their own.

Mark L. Redmond aims to show young readers what the Old West was really like and to highlight the presence of God in people's lives during that time.

Mark emphasizes the importance of perseverance and thick skin for aspiring writers, sharing his own experiences of rejection and eventual success.

The Box M Gang series is just one of Mark's book series, and he continues to write and self-publish books in various genres.

Readers can find Mark's books on his website, as well as on platforms like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart.

Chapters

 00:00 Introduction and Favorite Required Reading

01:47 Overview of The Adventures of the Box M Gang

04:31 Inspiration from the Old West

08:10 The Importance of Accurate History Education

11:04 Mark's Journey as an Author

12:01 Communicating Through Books

15:33 Lessons for Aspiring Writers

18:01 Favorite Books and Influences

19:22 Mark's Other Book Series

22:09 Where to Find Mark L. Redmond's Books

24:40 Conclusion

 Mark L. Redmond (marklredmond.com)

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