08. "Creative Writing, Traveling, and Paying Attention" with Roger Clark

Roger is an author and educator, with 35 years of teaching experience. We have an enriching conversation discussing the creative process for his book 'The Summer of the Ennead, as well as his experiences as a taxi driver, a teacher, traveling to china, and how taking on the role of the observer has greatly impacted his life. Brief Description of Roger's book 'The Summer of the Ennead':  "It is the summer of 1985, and nine cousins are spending their break helping to run their grandparent's campground. Their arrival sparks a special feeling among their grandparents and their grandmother's nephew, Ethan. They believe the number nine is powerful—an ennead—and that something magical will happen because of it's existence..."  The book blends "elements of ancient philosophy, spirituality, and the natural environment [and is] about what might happen in a world where all life is valued, where caring for Mother Earth outweighs giving in to greed and selfishness, and where working together makes us stronger than working apart. Ultimately, it is a story of love, kindness, and hope." Rogers Website: https://www.raclark.ca/ You can buy Rogers book here: https://www.amazon.ca/Summer-Ennead-Tale-Awakening/dp/1039170803/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= The Sparks Podcast Links: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550515424223 https://www.instagram.com/thesparkspodcast/ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-sparks-podcast/id1706302160  https://www.youtube.com/@TheSparksPodcast/featured