The Magic of Writing

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“You practice and you get better. It’s very simple.” – Phillip Glass

One of the most inspiring facets of self-improvement that I see with my kids on a daily basis is how they practice. Whether it’s the number of times in a day that nine-year-old Miss O sits down at the piano to play a new song or the near constant swing of anything that can be used as a bat that five-year-old Mr. D does, I witness how practice helps build skill.

It reminds me that at age 55, I still can benefit from practicing whether it be baking, speaking or writing. The same thing struck me when Vicki and I had the fortune of talking with the phenomenal best-selling author, Andrew Mayne in Episode 112 of our podcast: Mr. Whisper with Andrew Mayne.

Join us as Andrew Mayne takes us on an incredible journey through his captivating career – from mesmerizing audiences as an illusionist on cruise ships, starring in A&E’s hit show “Don’t Trust Andrew Mayne,” designing a groundbreaking stealth suit for diving with Great White sharks on Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, being a Prompt Whisperer and Science Communicator for Open AI, and now a celebrated best-selling author.

In his latest thrilling novel, Mr. Whisper, Andrew masterfully unites his four iconic characters from his previous series. He shares the intriguing challenges he faced in writing from multiple perspectives and how the theory of mind played a crucial role in his storytelling. And he reveals how he uses virtual reality technology to go “on location” as he scouts locales for his books.

Discover the secrets behind Andrew’s path to success and how his magician’s skills have influenced his writing style, particularly the art of “showing, not telling” in crafting edge-of-your-seat thrillers.

Andrew reveals the powerful feedback loop he employed while writing his first books and how his dedication led him to write an astonishing ten books in one year as a practice. Andrew delves into the concept of survivorship bias and its impact on the success stories of those who have “made it.” We explore why this might not hold true for future generations as the world continues to evolve.

This podcast is packed with insights that we have pondered long after recording. Andrew’s critical thinking skills, honed through designing his “shock magic” illusions, offer valuable perspectives for various other pursuits.

As a bonus, Andrew shares a fantastic tip on teaching critical thinking to young kids, which we found equally applicable to adults.

In this captivating interview, Andrew shares one of our new favorite quotes: “When you are okay with being fooled, you unlock a new kind of wonder.” Embrace the mystery, not just in thrillers, but in life itself.

Get ready to be enthralled by the fascinating and thought-provoking discussions on magic and writing with the brilliant Andrew Mayne.

We know you’ll love it.

Search (and subscribe!) for Sharing the Heart of the Matter on Apple, Amazon, Spotify or Pocket Casts OR Listen to it from your computer on Anchor: Episode 112: Mr. Whisper with Andrew Mayne

Episode 112 transcript

AND subscribe to our YouTube channel to see a video clip of each story: @SharingtheHeartoftheMatter.

Links for this episode:

https://andrewmayne.com/

Mr. Whisper by Andrew Mayne on Amazon

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218134959-mr-whisper

“Don’t Trust Andrew Mayne” on A&E: “…features the wildly innovative, mischief-loving magician Andrew Mayne as he sets out to reinvent revenge. His illusions are mind-blowing, but what he loves most is helping people get even.“

From the hosts:

Vicki’s book about resilience and love: Surviving Sue; Blog: https://victoriaponders.com/

My book about my beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith

(quote for this post from The Enlightened Mind)

(featured photo from Pexels)

29 thoughts on “The Magic of Writing”

  2. I won’t give it away, but what a crazy story about living 400 feet away from someone in the news! Mr. Mayne is fascinating. His knowledge in entirely different fields is impressive. I just downloaded Mr. Whisper. I’m looking forward to it. Thanks, Wynne and Vicki. What a cool episode. 😊

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  6. the wonder of children is just that and it reminds us to keep learning as did this time with Andrew! Love his sense of wonder, presence, charisma, and following his gut one step at a time. It reminds me of how my life has unfolded and the many things I’ve done that keep taking me where I need to be next. The GPT stuff is waayyyyyy over my head, I don’t want to learn, I don’t like it but I’m not resistant right? 😂 Lord, more to learn and understand but being a dinosaur doesn’t sound appealing. LOVED that I just got the kitchen cleaned listening too! Awesome episode ! 🎉🙌🏽👏

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    1. I love this comment, Cindy! You nailed so many things I took away from the conversation too. And your comment about how your life has unfolded – being taken to where you need to be next. Yes!! Happy Friday, my friend! ❤

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  8. “I witness how practice helps build skill.” So true, Wynne, even for adults. I loved the podcast and left a longer comment on Vicki’s post. Thanks to all 3 of you! By the way, oh, to be 55 again! 😂💕

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  9. I’m looking very forward to listening to this episode later this weekend, Wynne. When I listened to the trailer earlier this week, I had to look Andrew up and share his info and work in AI with my colleagues. He’s on our brainstorm list for potential speakers for an AI event we’re gonna do later this year, so thank you for the tip! 😊 Enjoy you Easter weekend with the kids! 🥰

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