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The Amazing Authorities Podcast

The Amazing Authorities Podcast

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

Aug 21, 2026 · 28m

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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.…