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Ashes to Answers: Sandra Schnakenburg’s Journey into Hidden Truths and Spiritual Healing
“She was the light in our chaotic home, the anchor in our storms. And yet, Lee’s story was a mystery even to her.” — Sandra Schnackenberg In this episode of Uncorking a Story, host Mike Carlon welcomes Sandra Schnackenberg, author of the compelling memoir The...
From Grief to Ghosts: Kevin Moore on Writing, Dreams, and Spiritual Thrillers
“Life is stranger than fiction. I use the things I’ve experienced—the pain, the joy, and even the ghosts—in my writing.” — Kevin Moore In this episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike Carlon sits down with Kevin Moore, the author behind the captivating Jack Kelly series,...
Turning Discomfort into Self-Love: Jenna Tico’s Path to Authenticity
"The same things about me that made others uncomfortable are what I’ve come to love most about myself." – Jenna Tico In this deeply honest episode, we dive into the world of writer, performer, and community builder Jenna Tico as she discusses her poignant memoir,...
Unlocking High Vibrations: Lainie Sevante Wulkan on Intuition, Food Healing, and Wellness
Unlocking High Vibrations: Lainie Sevante Wulkan on Intuition, Food Healing, and Wellness "We are the walking embodiments of nature—what we feed our body feeds our soul." – Lainie Sevante Wulkan In this inspiring episode, we explore the transformative world of high...
From Polio to Prose: Francine Falk Allen’s Story of Resilience and Revelation
Writing my story helped me process resentment, discover hidden truths, and find peace—it’s cathartic in ways I never expected." – Francine Falk Allen In this episode of Uncorking a Story, we sit down with Francine Falk Allen, author of A Wolff in the Family, to...
Fearless Fiction: Ellen Birkett Morris on Tackling the Novel and Taming Doubt
"Fear was a huge thing for me, but I reached a point where I thought, if I don’t do this now, I’m never going to do it." – Ellen Birkett Morris In this episode, we sit down with award-winning author Ellen Birkett Morris to discuss her fascinating journey into the...
From Pop-Punk to Epic Fantasy: Tim Facciola’s Decade of Dream-Weaving
From Pop-Punk to Epic Fantasy: Tim Facciola’s Decade of Dream-Weaving "I don’t know if I’m too stubborn or too stupid to give up—but either way, I couldn’t stop until the story was exactly what it deserved to be." — Tim Facciola Tim Facciola, an award-winning fantasy...
From Rock Bottom to Resilience: Pat Broe on Mental Health and Authentic Living
“We all deserve to meet the most real, confident version of ourselves—and the world deserves it too." – Pat Broe On this episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike Carlon uncorks the powerful journey of Pat Broe, author of The Real Confident You: Advice from a 20-Something...
Ethnic Schizophrenia: Helen Charov on Navigating Identity and Uncovering Her Family’s WWII Story
"I think one of the reasons that I wrote the book was I wanted her to be proud of me." — Helen Charov In this compelling episode of Uncorking a Story, we sit down with Helen Charov, author of Tatiana's War: Escape and Survival on the Eastern Front in World War II....
Writing Through the Fire: Barbara Nickless on Resilience and Craft
“Life’s tragedies can light the way to our greatest stories.” — Barbara Nickless On this episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike Carlon welcomes Barbara Nickless, a #1 Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author whose journey into writing was shaped by a...