EPISODE · Jun 5, 2025 · 38 MIN
E302: Martin Dugard - Living the Story
from Back2Basics: Reconnecting to the essence of YOU · host Martin Dugard, Leticia LAtino van Splunteren, Leticia van Splunteren, Leticia Latino
Learn More about Martin at: https://www.martindugard.com/Buy Martin's newly released book here: Taking Midway: Naval Warfare, Secret Codes, and the Battle that Turned the Tide of World War II: Dugard, Martin: 9780593473245: Amazon.com: BooksShow Notes with timestamps👦 [02:37] Martin shares his early love for reading about explorers👩👦 [03:40] Discussion about his mother's influence on his writing name🙃 [04:19] Martin explains his career path from political science to writing😍 [06:55] Turning point in his career: the Madagascar trip✌️ [08:03] How networking and writing side projects led to opportunities😇 [11:28] Rejection and persistence in writing: transition to narrative non-fiction✍️ [15:18] Writing the "Killing" series: challenges of writing about Jesus📚 [19:41] Introduction to his "Taking" series about World War II📜 [22:50] Martin's approach to exploring locations for his books🎯 [26:28] What makes you tick: lifestyle design and career passion🤖 [28:28] Martin’s perspective on AI”s role in writing. Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at:Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com)Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast
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Martin Dugard is a #1 New York Times bestselling author renowned for his compelling narrative books. Martin has co-authored the acclaimed "Killing" series, including titles like Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, and Killing Jesus, which have captivated readers with their vivid storytelling. Beyond these, his solo works such as Into Africa and The Explorers showcase his talent for bringing historical adventures to life. With a background in endurance sports journalism and a passion for exploration, Martin offers unique insights into the human spirit and historical events. This episode delves into his journey, writing process, and how he got to Living the stories he writes!
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