In today's episode, we're diving into time travel, moral responsibility, and the power of storytelling to explore life's biggest questions.

Author Mark Wilson, creator behind "Full of Beans: A Back-In-Time Mystery", joins the podcast to share how his writing journey began and how his interest in science and time travel grew into stories that go far beyond entertainment. We talk about the deeper meaning behind changing the past, whether our mistakes are necessary for growth, and how cultural shifts have influenced modern ideas of right and wrong. He also shares his approach to writing with discipline, building fully developed characters, and creating stories that immediately connect with readers. Along the way, we explore what he's currently working on and the perspective he's gained through his experiences.

In this episode, we cover:

• How his writing journey started and where the idea for "Full of Beans: A-back-In-Time Mystery" came from
• His fascination with science and time travel themes
• Whether changing the past is something we should ever pursue
• Moral responsibility and consequences across timelines
• The role of regret in growth and learning from mistakes
• The relationship between science and faith -"how" vs. "why"
• Whether humans are naturally moral or need structure to guide behavior
• How time travel reflects the debate between free will and destiny
• What discipline looks like for writers in a busy, real life schedule
• The importance of detailed character backstories
• How to make readers care about a protagonist from the very first pages
• Why many writers resist seeking professional help
• What he's currently working on
• The advice he would give his younger self about writing and life

Marks's Links:

Mark's Website: https://www.markjwilson.com/

More About Full Beans: A Back In Time Mystery: https://www.markjwilson.com/full-of-beans.html

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