Uncorking a Story

Dec 10 2024 372 ep. 42 mins 28
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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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Behind the Scarlet Letter: History, Scandal, and the American Tragedy with Pat Suprenant

Dec 10 2024 58 mins  
"The crime wasn’t the abortion—it was the sex outside of marriage. Let that sit with you for a while." – Pat Suprenant On this episode of Uncorking a Story, host Mike Carlon welcomes Pat Suprenant, author of Behind the Scarlet Letter. Pat’s debut novel blends meticulous historical research with compelling storytelling to uncover the long-buried story that inspired Nathanie

From Atheist to Apostle: Ganesh Venkataramanan’s Quest for a Greater Purpose

Dec 06 2024 26 mins  
"I realized that science alone couldn't answer my deepest questions—there had to be something more." – Ganesh Venkataramanan In this episode of Uncorking a Story, host Mike Carlon uncorks the extraordinary journey of Ganesh Venkataramanan (AKA Geeves), a scientist and Amazon bestselling author of Let Me Into Heaven: Three Computer Scientists Find Their Way to Life. Ganesh shar

From the Draft to Bestsellers: Robin Cook on Writing and Medicine

Dec 03 2024 39 mins  
“I think that being a writer, in a certain sense, made me a better doctor, because being a writer, you have to constantly be thinking about characters and characterizations, et cetera. So I became even more kind of interested in my patients.” — Dr. Robin Cook In this episode of Uncorking a Story, host Mike Carlon uncorks the extraordinary journey of Dr. Robin Cook, the bests

Whispering from the Grave, with K.K. Weakley

Dec 01 2024 32 mins  
"The darker it gets, the more I enjoy it." – K.K. Weakley K.K. Weakley returns to Uncorking a Story to discuss her latest novel, Whispers from the Grave, the fourth book in the Sekhet Saga. Born in Wexford, Ireland, K.K. shares her fascination with castles, demons, witches, and the paranormal, weaving vivid tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats. From her early days

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

Nov 28 2024 37 mins  
"Books have always meant more to me than breath—writing them is my way of making sense of the world and connecting to others." — Randy Susan Meyers In this episode of Uncorking a Story, host Mike sits down with international bestselling author Randy Susan Meyers. Known for her emotionally charged novels exploring domestic drama and societal issues, Randy shares her journey fro

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

Nov 26 2024 32 mins  
"I couldn’t let the secrets that controlled my past control my future." — Bridey Telen-Heidel In this compelling episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike Carlon interviews author and TEDx speaker Bridey Thelen-Heidel about her powerful memoir, Bright Eyes: Surviving Our Monsters and Learning to Live Without Them. Bridey opens up about her journey through a tumultuous childhood mar

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

Nov 21 2024 51 mins  
“Writing is a solitary endeavor, but creating community can transform the experience—it reminds us we're not alone in our stories.” — Laura Buchwald In this episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike pops the cork on Laura Buchwald, a New York City-based author, editor, and podcast co-host. Laura discusses her debut novel The Coat Check Girl, a ghostly yet heartwarming tale of los

From Trauma to Transformation: Dr. Lisa Cooney on Healing, Writing, and the Soul’s Journey

Nov 19 2024 56 mins  
"I thought I was saving others, but it was my own soul that needed saving." — Dr. Lisa Cooney In this episode of Uncorking a Story, host Mike Carlon sits down with Dr. Lisa Cooney, a therapist, healer, and author who has dedicated her life to helping people overcome trauma and unlock their full potential. They dive into Dr. Cooney’s transformative journey, from her own struggl

Epic Comebacks, with Cindy Finch

Nov 12 2024 69 mins  
"Grief is actually a guru that guides us, taking us through the dark night of the soul and transforming us—even when it feels like it’s breaking us down." Listen in as Cindy Finch, a seasoned therapist, cancer survivor, and author of the powerful new workbook Epic Comeback dives deep into the gritty journey of healing from life's toughest challenges, including cancer, grief, d

Leaving Law for Literature, with Mary Keliikoa

Nov 05 2024 25 mins  
"I think we’re always trying to heal ourselves, whether it’s through fiction or not." In this episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike Carlon chats with Mary Keliikoa, an award-nominated author whose journey to becoming a published crime novelist took over two decades. From co-writing her first book during lunch breaks as a legal secretary to debuting at the age of 55, Mary shares t