From Grief to Ghosts: Kevin Moore on Writing, Dreams, and Spiritual Thrillers

“Life is stranger than fiction. I use the things I’ve experienced—the pain, the joy, and even the ghosts—in my writing.” — Kevin Moore In this episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike Carlon sits down with Kevin Moore, the author behind the captivating Jack Kelly series, including The Book of Souls and The Book of Demons. Kevin shares his journey from a chaotic childhood in New York to becoming a storyteller inspired by grief, lucid dreaming, and the supernatural. Dive into a heartfelt discussion about the power of imagination, processing loss, and the thin line between reality and fantasy. Key Takeaways: Turning Grief Into Art: Kevin’s writing began as a way to process personal losses, including the death of his mother and siblings. The Jack Kelly Series: An overview of his spiritual thrillers, where ghosts, shadows, and time-traveling psychics collide. Lucid Dreaming and Writing: How Kevin’s vivid dreams influence his storytelling and add depth to his characters. Navigating Self-Publishing: Insights into his decision to self-publish and the importance of working with a professional editor. Importance of Libraries: A childhood love for libraries shaped his mission to make his books accessible in public collections. Music and Pop Culture: How Marvin Gaye, Sinatra, and The Godfather series inspire his creative spirit. Advice for Aspiring Writers: Kevin emphasizes embracing imagination and finding strength through storytelling. Buy Kevin’s Books Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PlCv3G Connect with Kevin Website: https://kevinmoorepublishing.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevinmoorepublishing Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/kevinmoorepublishing/ Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@uncorkingastory Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. #UncorkingAStory #KevinMoore #JackKellySeries #WritingThroughGrief #LucidDreaming #SpiritualThrillers #SelfPublishing #StorytellingJourney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices