Exploring Creativity, Community, and Resilience: An Interview with Author Mark Newhouse

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Exploring Creativity, Community, & Resilience: Interview with Author Mark Newhouse

In this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida podcast, host Mike Roth introduces the season and encourages listener support. Mike welcomes guest Mark Newhouse, an author with a passion for writing children's books, including the award-winning 'Monsters of Monstrovia' series. Mark shares his experiences transforming classroom plays into mystery books for kids, discussing their success and his venture into podcasting. He recounts personal encounters with readers and his brush with Hollywood. Mark opens up about his teaching career, challenging childhood, and the inspiration behind his writing. He explains his commitment to promoting kindness, solving problems without violence, and the value of perseverance. The episode concludes with a look at Mark's new book on the Holocaust for middle graders. Listeners are encouraged to support the podcast and participate in upcoming episodes.

00:00 Introduction to the Open Forum Podcast

01:08 Support the Podcast: How You Can Help

01:57 Interview with Author Mark Newhouse

05:24 Discussing Alzheimer's with Dr. Craig Curtis

06:44 Mark Newhouse on Writing and Personal Experiences

19:47 Mark Newhouse's Future Projects and Final Thoughts

20:53 Closing Remarks and Supporter Shoutouts

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