59 min
33 - A Hero's Journey (Mike McClellan, Author of "The Sand Sea") A Random Walk with Ben Kohlmann
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- News Commentary
Mike McClellan had a vision. Inspired by his love of late-19th century history, he wanted to a write a story the brought forth a clash of civilizations amidst rapid technological change.
Twelve years, and 1.2 million words later, "The Sand Sea" was published. Mike's debut novel is a smashing success.
In this episode, we discuss:
+What it takes to create a new universe
+The power of mentors - and how Steven Pressfield (of "Gates of Fire" fame) took Mike under his wing
+How discipline and compounding over time can lead to exponential results in writing and life
+Themes from historical fiction that translate into everyday life, especially as it relates to the creation of heroes
Mike McClellan had a vision. Inspired by his love of late-19th century history, he wanted to a write a story the brought forth a clash of civilizations amidst rapid technological change.
Twelve years, and 1.2 million words later, "The Sand Sea" was published. Mike's debut novel is a smashing success.
In this episode, we discuss:
+What it takes to create a new universe
+The power of mentors - and how Steven Pressfield (of "Gates of Fire" fame) took Mike under his wing
+How discipline and compounding over time can lead to exponential results in writing and life
+Themes from historical fiction that translate into everyday life, especially as it relates to the creation of heroes
59 min