Here's a bonus episode we're cross posting from Jason's new podcast, The Book Drop Mic. Join us as Jason's beta readers and good pals Emma Wierschke and Annabelle White ask him questions about his new middle-grade novel Scar Dakota and its journey to bookstores.

Jason opens up about writing, what he learned from the Zoom beta reading group, and all three share their favorite scenes and characters. You'll absolutely love these two spunky hosts!

Buy Scar Dakota:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTJ6TMDX

Learn more about Jason:
http://www.jasonfwright.com

Watch trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnaUQSX9cfE


About the book:
Shane Dakota's world is falling to pieces. He's just moved over Christmas break from North Carolina to the very strange mountain land of Utah. Suddenly Shane's grandparents are raising him and he's spending way too much time teaching his grandpa about Netflix while learning more than any seventh grader ever should about pickleball.

But even Shane knows those aren't his biggest problems. His mother, a member of the National Guard, has just passed away and Shane is struggling with the truth. Plus when the holiday break ends, Shane has to walk into a huge new school with a story, a secret, and a fresh scar on his right cheek.

Shane tries to fit in, but he can't stop thinking about his mother, wondering about a father he's never even met, and remembering the bizarre accident in North Carolina that sent his world spinning. Just when it all feels upside down, Shane makes friends with his new neighbors Kabir, Ink, and a crew of almost-famous YouTubers. Shane even scores a new nickname - Scar - and he actually likes it!

But just as Scar finally finds his place, he betrays a friend and receives a mysterious text message that threatens to expose his secret. Can Scar face the truth about friendship and his family in front of the entire seventh grade on the biggest stage he's ever seen? Will he learn lessons about the power of religious and cultural diversity in time?

More than anything, Scar must learn that everyone has scars, and if we choose, they have power to become beautiful.

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One show ends and another begins! Introducing The Book Drop Mic. Listen now!

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Why is Jason launching a Kickstarter for Scar Dakota - his new middle-grade novel? Don't miss this episode and his behind-the-scenes explanation of the book and its road to publication.

For more information about the book, visit ScarDakota.com

Click here to RSVP for the virtual launch.

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David McConnell is one of the most talented, kind, and hilarious human beings you'll ever meet. He's a successful actor, writer, producer, and creative guru. Most importantly, he's one of my oldest and closest friends. Can you say chemistry?

He's married with two children even more talented and they all have a talent for storytelling.

You won't stop listening to the final episode of season one, and you might not stop laughing either.

Information on Season Two to be announced. In the meantime, we hope you've enjoyed all 52 episodes of Season One.

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Aaron Blight, Ed.D., is the author of When Caregiving Calls: Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative. His book received the 2020 Best Indie Book Award for the Non-Fiction/Caregiving category, as well as a 2021 Independent Publishers Book Award for the Aging/Death & Dying category.

Aaron is an international speaker and consultant on caregiving, aging, and healthcare. He is the founder of Caregiving Kinetics and has been recognized as a Top 100 Healthcare Leader by the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare.

Aaron’s passion for supporting caregivers is rooted in his personal experience as a family caregiver; his professional background as the owner of a large home care company and as a leader at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; and his study of caregiving as a phenomenon of social science.

Aaron serves as an adjunct professor at Shenandoah University, an honorary board member of the Well Spouse Association, and an advisory board member of the Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging.

He holds a doctorate degree from The George Washington University, a master’s degree from the University of Baltimore, and a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University.

Aaron and his wife, Jessica, live outside of Washington, D.C., in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. They have four children and three grandchildren. Aaron enjoys exercise, music, travel, cats, and ice cream.

Dr. Blight speaks with groups all over the world about caregiving and will be happy to join your caregiver support group for a personal discussion about the book, When Caregiving Calls: Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative.

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Meet Phillip Cowley — the man both behind and in front of a surging social media presence. He's Phil’s My Pharmacist and his big heart, kind approach, and hilarious yet effective healthcare hacks are finding new fans by the minute.

Dry skin? Sore muscles? Shingles? Bug bites? You name it, and Phil probably has a helpful hack on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

But more than just entertaining social media followers around the world, he's on a mission to save local pharmacies, streamline healthcare, and reestablish real relationships between pharmacists and the people they serve.

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Setema Gali is one of the most inspiring men you'll ever meet. His story is legendary, his faith unshakeable, and his heart is pure.

If you'll let him, Setema will help you turn potential into incredible power. His daily mission is to inspire others and to do as much good as possible. And, naturally, he wants that for you, too.

Read Jason's feature: The Tao of Setema Gali is learning how to bounce back

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Jim Ericson of FamilySearch knows a little something about marketing and family history. And while it might seem like an odd marriage of interests, he's turned it into a successful career dedicated to helping people connect to their families.

After receiving his MBA, Jim’s professional career started at Ancestry in 1998, where he managed Ancestry’s family tree products and led marketing efforts to grow their new subscription service from 20,000 subscriptions to more than one million within three years. Since leaving Ancestry in 2001, he also led marketing efforts for two family history startup companies, OneGreatFamily and FamilyLink, before joining FamilySearch in 2010.

Originally hired to increase awareness of FamilySearch Indexing, Jim has enjoyed various marketing roles at FamilySearch and now manages the marketing efforts in Europe and North America. Jim currently resides in Cedar Hills, Utah with his wife, Kelly. They have five children.

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