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The Joy of Writing

The Joy of Writing

By: Mark Carew
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Summary

Your host is Mark Carew, author of three novels: Magnus, The Book of Alexander, and Beyond The North Wind.

Season 1 of the podcase ran from April 2020 to July 2021 and featured:
1) In-depth conversations with fellow writers about their novels
2) Discussions of the nitty-gritty of writing
3) Advice for new and aspiring writers - as in how to write a novel (my most popular episodes)

Season 2 began in December 2025 and will feature a chapter-by-chapter narration by me of my first novel Beyond The North Wind (self-published)
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Video book trailers for my three novels are at: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkCarewAuthor

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  • S2E13 Beyond The North Wind Chapter 13

    S2E13 Beyond The North Wind Chapter 13
    May 3 2026

    Anna talks to Tomas, a journalist she meets in the hiker's hut. Tomas tells her about the people who meet at a villa at Uektefjord.

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    11 mins
  • S2E12 Beyond The North Wind Chapter 12

    S2E12 Beyond The North Wind Chapter 12
    May 3 2026

    Emil is planning the anniversary dinner surprise in the ice cathedral.

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  • S2E11 Beyond The North Wind Chapter 11

    S2E11 Beyond The North Wind Chapter 11
    May 3 2026

    Anna leaves on her trek which takes her across country, reminisces about Emil in a place special to them, and reaches a hiking hut.

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