(Episode 58): The Finish Line of Resilience: Mike Magluilo on His Debut Novel

#StorycomicPresents #BarneySmithInterviews #VermontAuthors #MikeMagluilo #AReasonToRun #RunningAndWriting #ComingOfAgeNovel #1980sNostalgia #VermontLiterature #OvercomingAdversity #FamilyDynamics #SportsFiction #RootstockPublishing #VTWriters #VermontBookScene Welcome to Episode 314 of Storycomic Presents, where we bring you compelling conversations with incredible storytellers and artists. I'm your host, Barney Smith, and today we have a special treat for you. We're joined by the nationally acclaimed and award-winning author, Mike Magluilo, who will be discussing his riveting novel, 'A Reason to Run.' Set in the 1980s suburban landscape of Chicago, 'A Reason to Run' is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of Sam Bagliarello, a teenager who turns to competitive running as a form of physical and emotional recovery after a life-altering accident. This novel is a must-read for fans of sports fiction and coming-of-age stories, drawing comparisons to works by Jeff Zentner, John Green, and Matthew Quick. In today's interview, Mike delves into the themes of the book, including the challenges of family dynamics, the spirit of resilience, and the transformative power of running. He also shares insights into his writing process and what inspired him to tell this particular story. For more information about Mike Magluilo and his work, visit his website at https://mikemagluilo.com. You can also find 'A Reason to Run' on his publisher's site at https://www.rootstockpublishing.com/rootstock-books/a-reason-to-run-a-novel. Don't miss this captivating conversation that explores the complexities of growing up, the healing power of sports, and the enduring human spirit. Tune in now!   The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid. See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/ Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/ Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected] Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/