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Michael Carlon is a writer, comic, and the host of the Uncorking a Story podcast (http://uncorkingastory.com) which features depth interviews with bestselling authors other storytellers. When he is not writing a novel, a magazine article, or a piece for his local newspaper, Mike earns his living as a marketing consultant traveling around the world interviewing people about their experiences with and attitudes towards his clients' products and services. He is an expert at understanding what makes people tick and translating those insights into intelligence his clients can use to make better decisions.

Mike lives in Stamford, CT with his wife Nicole and their triplets Grace, Patrick, and Maggie. He holds a BA in Psychology from the University ...more

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