Uncorking a Story

Eleanor Brown is the New York Times bestselling author of The Weird Sisters and The Light of Paris, and the editor of the anthology, A Paris All Your Own.  She holds an M.A. in Literature and teaches writing workshops at writing conferences and centers nationwide Her latest book is entitled Any Other Family and is available wherever books are sold.

Why is it important to write with the door closed? What is her special connection to Paris? Why is this story so near and dear to her heart? Listen in to find out the answers to these questions and discover her take on how writers can show how good they are.

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Connect with Eleanor

Website: https://www.eleanor-brown.com/

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Dr. Carl Marci is a leader in the fields of social and consumer neuroscience and serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Cava Capital. Formerly the Chief Neuroscientist at the Nielsen Company, he’s also on the faculty of Harvard Medical School and is a psychiatrist at Massachusetts General Hospital. He and I recently sat down to talk about his new book, Rewired: Protecting Your Brain in the Digital Age.

What got Carl interested in psychology and neuroscience? What’s the overlap between getting likes on social media and psychoactive drugs like cocaine? How do Carl’s former marketing and tech clients feel about this book? Listen in to hear the answers to these questions and learn what Carl thinks we can do to rewire our brains (and protect our children). 

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Connect with Dr. Marci

Website: https://rewiredthebook.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carl-d-marci-m-d-05b84a1/

Twitter:https://twitter.com/cmbiometrics?lang=en

Connect with Mike:

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

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About David Winkler: David comes from Hollywood royalty and is a very successful film producer. His work includes the films Creed, Rocky Balboa, and The Mechanic. He joins us today to talk about his memoir, The Arrangement, a Love story, in which he depicts the time he spent being a sugar daddy. If that’s not a term that’s familiar to you, that will change in the next few minutes.

In this episode, Mike and David discuss: 

• Why did David decided to share his story 
• The lessons he learned about himself while writing his memoir
• The differences between writing a memoir and writing a screenplay
• How David came full circle in his beliefs about monogamy

Key Takeaways: 

• Writing about your personal life is a complicated process as you must put yourself in a vulnerable position and expose very personal details. But if writing something truly personal is your goal, then go for it — just be prepared for some fallout.
• There is nothing wrong with using a dating website. It is sometimes the place where you can unintentionally reveal your true self, without attempting to conceal aspects of yourself or your past. 
• Sometimes, through your writing process, you'll discover something about yourself that you couldn't have predicted would change your life. And, when writing a memoir, don't be too harsh on yourself. Don't worry about the outcome; what matters is that you finish what you started.
• It is in writing a memoir that will allow you to be brutally honest while still trying to tell an entertaining story.

"If you go in with the best of intentions, and care and caution, you're likely to meet somebody really interesting." – David Winkler

Grab a copy of The Arrangement: A Love Story 

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PQUrRJ

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781644282687

Connect with David Winkler:

Website: https://www.davidwinklerauthor.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawinkler

Connect with Mike Carlon:

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

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Robert Harris (JR) has been exploring and backpacking long distance for more than 60 years in some of the most remote and inhospitable wilderness areas in the world, unsupported and mostly alone, and he has written numerous articles about his experiences, as well as a book entitled, “Way Out There: Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker.” 

How did a kid from the concrete jungle of New York City fall in love with the great outdoors? What role did going to Boy Scout camp play in his love of adventure? How does he encourage younger generations of city dwellers to explore the wilderness? Listen in to hear the answers to these questions and learn why it is so important to stay curious in life.

Buy Way Out There: Adventures of a Wilderness Trekker

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Connect with JR

Website: https://www.jrinthewilderness.com/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrobharris/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrobert.harris.7

Connect with Mike

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g

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As the president of Paperback Expert, Michael DeLon helps business owners publish a book that positions them as the expert in their field. He recently joined me to talk about how and why he became an expert in credibility marketing. What role did his father’s death play in his career path? Why did he return to the Church after being away for a while? What role does his faith play in his approach to business building? Listen in to find the answers to these questions as well as hear the inspiration behind his book, On Marketing: The Definitive Guide for Small Business Owners.

Buy On Marketing

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 Connect with Michael DeLon

Website: https://paperbackexpert.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldelon/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaperbackExpert

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa05hG7SObdPO-M03mlgcKA

Connect with Mike Carlon

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/

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May Cobb earned her MA in literature from San Francisco State University, and her essays and interviews have appeared in the Washington Post, the Rumpus, Edible Austin, and Austin Monthly. She recently joined me to talk about her latest novel, My Summer Darlings, which has been called a  potent cocktail of desire and deceit. Listen in to hear all about her career, new book, and our mutual admiration for the original Legend of Zelda Video Game.

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Connect with May

Website: https://www.maycobb.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maykcobb/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17151210.May_Cobb

Connect with Mike

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g

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Fabian is a comic book writer and editor who is best known as the co-creator of Marvel's Deadpool and for his work on titles such as X-Men, X-Force, New Warriors, Cable, and Thunderbolts. He is the author of Suburban Dicks, a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best First Novel by an American Author.

He recently joined me to talk about his latest novel, The Self Made Widow, which has been called a diabolically funny murder mystery featuring two unlikely sleuths investigating a murder that reveals the dark underbelly of suburban marriage.

How did he learn English after immigrating to the United States? What role did comic books play in his early life? What was it like going from the business side of the comic book business to the creative side? Listen in to hear the answers to these questions and learn why Fabian has a beef with the band Styx.

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 Connect with Fabian

Website: https://www.fabiannicieza.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabian.nicieza/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabiannicieza

Connect with Mike

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/

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About Eileen Brill: Eileen is a painter, writer, and Sign Language Interpreter who grew up outside of Philadelphia and graduated from Carnegie Mellon with a B.S. in Economics. She has written professionally for the restaurant, hotel, and commercial real estate industries. A Letter in the Wall is her first novel, Eileen’s short story “Christmas Angel” appeared in the international literary magazine Beyond Words in 2021.

In this episode, Mike and Eileen discuss: 

• Where Eileen's story as a writer began
• The inspiration for A Letter in the Wall

Key Takeaways: 

• A child's passion for writing may stem from their parents' writing abilities, but it is up to the child to turn that inspiration into a career in the future. Writing at a young age gives children more opportunities to learn, grow, and develop their creativity.
• Inspiration for writing can sometimes be found unexpectedly in unusual things found in your surroundings. You have complete control over the stories you write, but you must also be intimately familiar with your characters' thoughts and motivations.
• There are many advantages to modern modes of communication, but there is something very special about writing and receiving letters, and it deserves to be kept alive now more than ever. Writing letters should not become a lost art.
• If you believe your story is good enough to be published and read by others, you must be willing to put yourself out there, especially if you are a debut author. Publishing a book is not an easy process but it is well worth the effort.

"When you have an idea in your head, talk to people you respect and get their opinion because you do not know everything. So move forward, don't be afraid and talk to people and get it out of your brain in and out of the atmosphere." – Eileen Brill

Grab a copy of A Letter on the Wall:

Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/books/a-letter-in-the-wall/9781684631339

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Letter-Wall-Novel-Eileen-Brill-ebook/dp/B09CD27NTF/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a%20letter%20in%20the%20wall&qid=1628790843&s=books&sr=1-1

Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-letter-in-the-wall-eileen-brill/1140012422?ean=9781684631339

Connect with Eileen Brill: 

Website: https://www.eileenbrill.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EileenBrillAuthor

Instagram: http://instagram.com/EileenGraceBrill

Email: [email protected]

Connect with Mike Carlon:

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/

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Elissa Grossel Dickey is a former journalist who now works in higher education communications. She has shared her journey of living with multiple sclerosis through blog posts for the National MS Society and is the author of The Speed of Light. Her latest release is Iris in the Dark, which she recently joined me to talk about.

Buy Iris in the Dark

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Connect with Elissa

Website: https://elissadickey.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elissa.dickey

Connect with Mike

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/

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Rochelle Weinstein is the USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of emotionally driven women’s fiction, including This Is Not How It Ends, Somebody’s Daughter, Where We Fall, The Mourning After, and What We Leave Behind. Her latest book is entitled When We Let Go, and is chock-full of warmth, heartache, and hope. She joined me to talk about her latest release as well as her path to becoming an author.  

Buy When We Let Go

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Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780593436813

 Connect with Rochelle

Website: https://www.rochelleweinstein.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rochelle.b.weinstein

Twitter: https://twitter.com/rochwein

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

Connect with Mike

Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g

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

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/

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