Writing Wisdom with Mark Newhouse

Open Forum in The Villages, Florida

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Exploring Community Insights and Author Experiences in The Villages

In this episode of the 'Open Forum in the Villages, Florida' podcast, host Mike Roth introduces the Season 6 premiere by discussing the show's focus on community leaders and events in The Villages, Florida. Mike interviews Mark Newhouse, a seasoned writer, and coach, discussing his journey from a classroom teacher to a successful author and founder of the Writers League and the Book Expo. They talk about the upcoming Book Expo scheduled for January 26 at the Eisenhower Recreation Center, featuring around 100 authors. Mark shares personal anecdotes about his Holocaust survivor parents, the inspiration behind his prize-winning trilogy 'The Devil's Bookkeepers,' which has sold thousands of copies and has been turned into an audiobook. Mark emphasizes the importance of leaving a legacy and inspiring future generations through writing. The episode concludes with a reminder for listeners to support the podcast and contact information for potential major supporters.

00:00 Welcome to the Open Forum in the Villages, Florida

01:07 Support the Podcast

01:56 Introducing Mark Newhouse

02:12 The Book Expo and Writing in The Villages

05:21 Mark's Journey and Inspirations

09:46 Creating a Legacy Through Writing

14:14 The Devil's Bookkeepers: A Love Story

16:25 Alzheimer's Tips with Dr. Craig Curtis

17:48 Publishing and Promoting the Book

24:10 Conclusion and Listener Shout Outs

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