In this episode, Morgan interviews award-winning and bestselling storyteller Matt Eicheldinger. Transitioning from a teaching profession to a full-time author, Matt opens up about embracing his creative side, the significant changes it brought into his life, and his aspirations to give back to the community through storytelling. Matt discusses his love for storytelling, gaming, and even whittling wood! Don’t forget to check out the first book in The Matt Sprouts Series…Matt Sprouts and The Curse of The Ten Broken Toes!
00:18 Introducing Matt Eicheldinger
01:30 The Matt Sprouts Series
02:30 Diving into Matt’s Nerdy Identity: From Ninja Turtles to Whittling Wood
05:48 Exploring the Depths of Creativity
10:25 Exploring the Depths of Nerdy Interests: Video Games, Comics, and More
12:53 The Underrated and Random Nerdy Sides of Matt
15:13 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Publishing and Going Viral
16:36 The Art of Storytelling: Connecting Through Creativity and Comedy
20:40 Navigating the World of Social Media
31:09 The Unpredictable Path of a Teacher Turned Author
34:08 The Power of Crowdfunding and Community Support
37:03 The Breakthrough: Securing an Agent and a Book Deal
39:12 Reflections on Teaching, Writing, and Personal Growth
43:38 The Creative Process and Embracing New Beginnings
46:46 Building a Community: The Importance of Support and Mentorship
53:13 Reflections on Storytelling and Personal Growth
57:23 The Surprising Journey of Becoming an Author
01:00:25 Embracing Nerdiness: Finding Community and Learning from Others
01:03:08 Final Thoughts and Geeky Recommendations

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