Stories From Amish Country: Fact Meets Fiction with Author Marc Crail

The Florida Writer Podcast

On this Florida Writer Podcast, host Alison Nissen chats with Marc Crail, a debut author in his seventies who began writing during the pandemic. His first book, Tales Out of School, draws from his experiences working in Amish country. Mark has since published three more books in the series, and a novel inspired by his mother-in-law's life.

During the conversation, they explored the intersection of fiction and reality, agreeing that stories rooted in personal experiences can be just as powerful as fact. Together, these tie together and coordinate for one successful launch. Send your book into the world with gusto!

Marc Crail believes that it is far better to be lucky than good, and he claims to be the luckiest man in the world.

Professionally, Marc struggled with dyslexia but with help and persistence he became a successful teacher, principal and superintendent. That success came about with a great deal of help from family, friends, colleagues and students. He was able to earn a doctorate in Educational Administration because as he likes to say, he just kept showing up.

Personally, Marc and his wife Jayn have been married for over 45 years. They have two sons, two daughters-in-law and two grand daughters. Jayn and Marc live in Mount Dora, Florida. Marc credits his parents for reading to him and believing in him. He thanks his family for their unconditional love and patience.

"Tales Out of School" is Marc's first novel but he is currently writing a sequel titled "More Tales Out of School".Alison Nissen helps people bring words to life. As a story strategist, she works with leaders to perfect their business pitches and online presence through storytelling. Successful leaders use key storytelling points to engage their audience and gain market share because they know that good storytelling is the best form of marketing, recruiting, and fundraising.

She is an author, podcaster, ghostwriter, professor, and co-founder who battles dog hair and laundry. Learn more about her at RevelCoachStory.com.

Founded in 2001, Florida Writers Association (FWA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit that Florida Writers Association embraces the diversity of its membership from across the state of Florida, the nation, and the globe. We celebrate our differences and are united in our shared love for the written and spoken word.

Our volunteers demonstrate our motto, "Writers Helping Writers," daily.

#floridawriters #amwriting #writerslife #podcast #revelcoach #writeyourbooknow