Uncorking a Story

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

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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.


    7. 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/


    Connect with Mike

    Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory

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