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From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson

2026-08-21 · 28 min · episode 179 · 14 entities

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    Link in episode "From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson": https://youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial
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    Link in episode "From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson": https://getinterviewedguaranteed.com/
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    Link in episode "From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson": https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket
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    Link in episode "From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson": https://tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos

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  • mentioned Entrepreneurship website
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  • mentioned @MitchCarsonOfficial website
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    Link in episode "From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson": https://youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial
  • mentioned getinterviewedguaranteed.com website
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    Link in episode "From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson": https://getinterviewedguaranteed.com/
  • mentioned RankYourVideos website
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    Link in episode "From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson": https://tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos
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    Feed category: Entrepreneurship
  • references @MitchCarsonOfficial website
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    Link in episode "From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson": https://youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial
  • references getinterviewedguaranteed.com website
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    evidence rules-v5
    Link in episode "From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson": https://getinterviewedguaranteed.com/
  • references RankYourVideos website
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    Link in episode "From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson": https://tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos

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  • mentioned Publisher Rocket person
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    Link in episode "From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson": https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket
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    Link in episode "From Childhood Passion to Published Author: Dark Humor, Twists & the Journey of T.A. Thompson": https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket

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Episode description as stored
Writing the story is only the beginning—getting it published, marketed, and into the hands of readers can be the real challenge. In this episode of Amazing Authorities, Mitch Carson interviews author T.A. Thompson about his journey from a childhood passion for fiction to becoming a published author. T.A. shares the inspiration behind The Mark, a dystopian novel set 500 years in the future, his upcoming book Arcing, and his plans to explore horror and fantasy with Liber Animarum. He also reveals why he avoids writing formulas, how dark humor and unexpected twists shape his stories, and why authors need persistence and the right marketing support to succeed. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • How T.A. Thompson turned a lifelong passion for storytelling into a published fiction career. • Why dark humor, unexpected twists, and unconventional endings keep readers engaged. • The challenges authors face after writing the book—including publishing, marketing, and building an audience. • Why podcasts, book fairs, local bookstores, and unconventional venues can help authors connect directly with readers. • Why T.A. avoids rigid writing formulas and encourages new writers to write first and refine later. • What inspired The Mark, Arcing, and the upcoming horror-fantasy novel Liber Animarum. ABOUT THE GUEST: T.A. Thompson — Fiction author known for dystopian, darkly humorous, and unconventional storytelling. His work explores serious themes through imaginative worlds, unexpected characters, and surprising twists. ABOUT MITCH CARSON: Mitch Carson — branding strategist, speaker, author, and host of Amazing Authorities, helping experts build influence, authority, and income through powerful media presence. Mitch's Appointment Link: 👉 https://www.getinterviewedguaranteed.com 🔎 Download Publisher Rocket—one of the best tools to optimize your Amazon Ads and reach more readers 👉 https://mitchauthor--rocket.thrivecart.com/publisher-rocket/ 📘 My Book (The Silent Salesmen) – Bestseller in German and English 👉 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+silent+salesmen 📘 The Amazing Authors Of Singapore: 23 Visionaries One Mission: To Empower You 👉 https://a.co/d/12EYX2u 🔴 Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MitchCarsonOfficial Social Media - Follow us on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchcarsoninstantcelebrity https://www.instagram.com/mitchcarsonofficial/ https://www.facebook.com/MitchCarsonOfficial/ https://x.com/MCarsonOfficial https://www.mitchcarson.com/ https://www.tubebuddy.com/RankYourVideos 🔎 Visit our website: https://www.mitchcarson.com/ 📨 Email: mitchcarson@rocketmail.com mitch@mitchcarson.com https://linktr.ee/mitchcarson #publicspeaker #tedxspeaker #personalbrandingexpert #author #fictionauthor #writing #bookmarketing