Joseph J. Swope: Inspired to Share the Stories

About this episode

Joe Swope discusses his writing journey and the inspiration behind his works, including his latest book based on the life of Dinah Clark.

Joe Swope has been writing all his life, and it is his life on the Pleasant Valley farm that motivated his first book and led him into his seventh published work-- Sharpened Blade-- based on the true story of indentured African American woman Dinah Clark. Joe shares his writer's journey following a career in public relations with insights into his motivation and techniques, and the process getting published.

People in this episode

Host: Jane Stahl

Guest: Joe Swope

Topics covered

• writing
• publishing
• personal journey
• motivation
• African American history

Keywords

• writing
• publishing
• Joe Swope
• Sharpened Blade
• Dinah Clark
• motivation
• public relations

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Sharpened Blade

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