Guest: Michael Pickard
Episode Name: Creative Insights: A Conversation with Children's Author Michael Pickard
Episode Number: 246
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About the guest
Michael Pickard’s writing serves as the bridge between his professional work in technology and his passion for the creative arts. Dozens of Pickard's short stories have been published, including Hardwired, which won a Ray Bradbury Creative Writing Prize in 2005. Pickard’s extensive background working with cutting edge technology has proved helpful for imagining fictive universes and societies. Strong satire keeps readers grounded, thinking, and laughing.
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In this episode, Massiel interviews Michael Pickard, a children's book author, and discusses his writing process, inspiration, and upcoming projects. Michael shares how his grandson's request led to the creation of "The Boy Who Sneezed Money" and his involvement in the "Mid Knights" series. He explains his approach to organization, emphasizing control over his writing process, and shares insights into knowing when a book is complete. Michael also discusses his creative inspirations, including getting ideas during hot showers, and shares details about his upcoming books, such as "Creative Deductions" and "Aliens of Mediocre Intelligence." Throughout the interview, Massiel and Michael engage in a warm and insightful conversation about writing and creativity, providing listeners with valuable tips and inspiration.
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Additional Resources
Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com
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Massiel's Email - massiel@blackheartedstudios.com
Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites
Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/
Facebook - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast
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Follow Michael
Michael Pickard's Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B000APFNIO
Michael Pickard's Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1836592.Michael_Pickard
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