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Alternative titles:
1 Forks, Knives, and Life's What Ifs: Mimi Wahlfeldt's Journey
2. Addiction, Codependency, & the Power of Storytelling with Mimi Wahlfeldt
3. From Marketing to Memoir: Mimi Wahlfeldt's Literary Adventure
4. The Struggles/Triumphs of Debut Author: Mimi Wahlfeldt Shares Her Story
Summary:
In this engaging episode of The Dead Man Walking Podcast, host Repeatedly Dead Fred interviews Mimi Wahlfeldt about her debut novel,
"Forks and Knives." Mimi shares her journey from Colorado graduate
student to published author, discussing how the book serves as a
fictionalized exploration of her own experiences and life's "what ifs."
The conversation delves into the challenges of memory, relationships,
and addiction, as Mimi opens up about her husband's hidden drinking
problem and its impact on their marriage. She also touches on the
importance of familial support and the unique dynamics of marrying into a
family with no relatives. As Mimi navigates the final stages of her
book's release, she discusses the excitement and struggles of
self-promotion, the support of her inner circle, and her plans for
future writing projects. The episode concludes with Mimi sharing her
background as the daughter of talented, self-taught writers and her path
to becoming a storyteller through the guidance of her husband and
fellow writers.
Lessons Learned/Takeaways:
1. Embracing vulnerability and drawing from personal experiences can
lead to powerful storytelling and connections with readers.
2. Surrounding oneself with a supportive network, both personally and
professionally, is crucial for navigating the challenges of the writing
and publishing process.
3. Addiction and codependency are complex issues that affect not only
the individual struggling but also their loved ones, and it's important
to shed light on these challenges and provide resources for support.
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00:00 - Introduction and Castmagic sponsorship
01:12 - Mimi Wahlfeldt's background and move to Colorado
02:45 - "Orcs and Knives" as a fictionalized exploration of Mimi's experiences
04:18 - Struggles with memory and blind dates
06:01 - Mimi's husband's hidden drinking problem and its impact on their marriage
08:23 - Seeking familial support in New York and the challenges of marrying into a family with no relatives
10:56 - Final stages of book release and Mimi's struggles with self-promotion
13:39 - Mimi's husband's own writing projects and her second book
16:12 - Mimi's background as the daughter of talented, self-taught writers
18:45 - Embracing retirement and the journey from journal entry to novel
21:18 - The distinction between writing and storytelling, and Mimi's path to publishing
24:01 - Mimi's marketing background and preference for face-to-face book promotion
26:34 - Addressing addiction, codependency, and providing resources for support
28:57 - The challenges of book signings with a complex last name and the inspiration behind the book's title
31:20 - Praise for Mimi's focus on the impact of addiction on families and the increasing openness in society
33:43 - Encouragement for listeners to support Mimi's book release and visit her website
