Listening for the Story
They say you can learn a lot by asking questions. You can also learn a lot by listening.
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I've always been drawn to stories — the ones we tell ourselves, and the ones we share with others.
Writing began as a creative outlet and became a lifeline, helping me make sense of loss, love, and life's many plot twists. Over time, that passion turned into nine published novels that weave humor, heart, and reflection.
Curiosity led me to launch Uncorking a Story, a podcast where I've interviewed more than 430 authors about their journeys. Each conversation reminds me that stories connect us, heal us, and push us to grow.
Professionally, I've spent my career in qualitative research, uncovering the human truths behind why people behave the way they do as buyers. Now, I bring those threads together — as an author, podcaster, and coach — to help others find and share their own stories.
Because at the end of the day, our stories are what outlast us — and they deserve to be told.
From the Farrah Graham mystery series to the deeply personal The Waiting Room — stories that weave humor, heart, and reflection.
Every week on Uncorking a Story, I sit down with authors to explore the stories behind their stories. It's the best part of my week.
My career in qualitative research taught me how to listen, ask the right questions, and uncover the human truths that drive behavior.
Personal essays on family, faith, loss, and the stories that shape us.
They say you can learn a lot by asking questions. You can also learn a lot by listening.
Read MoreWhile cleaning out my father's apartment, my sister came across a stack of handwritten letters we had sent my grandparents in the early 1980s.
Read MoreSome of you may be tempted to think that what you're about to read is a bit of heartwarming fiction. It's not.
Read MoreAlone again with his thoughts, Joseph felt as if the waiting room he was in was more than just a space.
Read MoreThis is my first Mother's Day without my mom. And I'll be honest — I wasn't sure how it would feel.
Read MoreMurphy let out a big yawn and closed his eyes. He hadn't felt like himself these past few weeks.
Read MoreI don't think there's anyone who has ever regretted waking up early to watch the sunrise.
Read MoreYesterday, I reached a significant milestone in my life — I turned fifty.
Read MoreArlene Carlon was born on August 30, 1933, in Brooklyn, NY, to Nicolas and Maria Fuccillo.
Read MoreWe just passed the three month anniversary of my brother's passing and, to quote the late Jerry Garcia, "I want to know, where does the time go?"
Read MoreOn Sunday, I was getting ready to go for a run when my mother asked me, "Michael, are your shoes tied?"
Read MoreI'm a morning person. Dracula is more of a morning person compared to most of the people I know.
Read MoreThe first sign that my emotions weren't regulating well today was when I started to cry while listening to a Jimmy Buffett song.
Read MoreI've known this day was coming for a very long time — it's quite rare that golden retrievers live to almost sixteen years of age.
Read MoreMet fans will recount the 1986 season the way some people might recount the day they got married.
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