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Going into the Closet, with Mark Ukra and Tara Mesalik MacMahon
Manage episode 429145359 series 1080730
“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:
- The Power of Imagination: Discover how Mark and Tara's childhood adventures in a magical closet inspired their writing careers.
- Creative Collaboration: Learn about the unique dynamics of co-authoring a book with a sibling and the creative process behind "Closet of Dreams."
- Social-Emotional Learning: Understand the subtle ways their book teaches valuable life lessons and emotional intelligence.
- Publishing Pathways: Gain insights into their decision to pursue hybrid publishing and the benefits it brought to their project.
- 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.
- Future Projects: Get a sneak peek into the upcoming books in "The Adventures of Child and Gamma" series.
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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory
Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory
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351 episodes
Manage episode 429145359 series 1080730
“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:
- The Power of Imagination: Discover how Mark and Tara's childhood adventures in a magical closet inspired their writing careers.
- Creative Collaboration: Learn about the unique dynamics of co-authoring a book with a sibling and the creative process behind "Closet of Dreams."
- Social-Emotional Learning: Understand the subtle ways their book teaches valuable life lessons and emotional intelligence.
- Publishing Pathways: Gain insights into their decision to pursue hybrid publishing and the benefits it brought to their project.
- 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.
- Future Projects: Get a sneak peek into the upcoming books in "The Adventures of Child and Gamma" series.
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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory
Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory
If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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