E302: Martin Dugard - Living the Story
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!
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: Books
Show 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.
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Martin Dugard
Martin Dugard is the New York Times bestselling author of several books of history, among them Taking London, Taking Paris, Taking Berlin, the Killing series, Into Africa, and The Explorers.
