Sean Mitchell Joins Mark Creter To Have A Great Conversation On His Lifelong Love For Storytelling

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Mark Creter sits down with local author and Silver Falchion Award finalist Sean Mitchell for a fun and insightful conversation about his lifelong love of storytelling. From typing his first short stories with one finger to finally finishing a novel 30 years in the making, Sean shares how he let go of traditional writing rules and let his characters take the lead. He dives into the art of naming characters, his biggest influences , and what it really takes to get published—both traditionally and independently. With four books under his belt and a fifth on the way, Sean proves that writing isn’t just work—it’s a playground.

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21 Dec 2025 English United States Arts · Society & Culture

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