Exploring Creativity, Community, and Resilience: An Interview with Author Mark Newhouse

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replySupporter Page: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1974255/supportExploring Creativity, Community, & Resilience: Interview with Author Mark NewhouseIn this episode of the Open Forum in The Villages, Florida podcast, host Mike Roth introduces the season and encourages listener support. Mike welcomes guest Mark Newhouse, an author with a passion for writing children's books, including the award-winning 'Monsters of Monstrovia' series. Mark shares his experiences transforming classroom plays into mystery books for kids, discussing their success and his venture into podcasting. He recounts personal encounters with readers and his brush with Hollywood. Mark opens up about his teaching career, challenging childhood, and the inspiration behind his writing. He explains his commitment to promoting kindness, solving problems without violence, and the value of perseverance. The episode concludes with a look at Mark's new book on the Holocaust for middle graders. Listeners are encouraged to support the podcast and participate in upcoming episodes.00:00 Introduction to the Open Forum Podcast01:08 Support the Podcast: How You Can Help01:57 Interview with Author Mark Newhouse05:24 Discussing Alzheimer's with Dr. Craig Curtis06:44 Mark Newhouse on Writing and Personal Experiences19:47 Mark Newhouse's Future Projects and Final Thoughts20:53 Closing Remarks and Supporter ShoutoutsSupport the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected]