Uncorking A Story

"If you feel you have something worth saying, why not take the effort and pursue it?" — Jude Berman In this episode, host Mike Carlon uncorks the story of Jude Berman, an award-winning author and former editor who made the leap from publishing other people's books to writing her own. Jude reflects on her journey through the changing landscape of publishing, her experience with hybrid publishing, and the deeply personal motivations behind her latest novel, The Die. Set in a futuristic Silicon Valley and weaving in ancient Eastern traditions, Jude’s work explores activism, storytelling, and the challenges of navigating today’s polarized world. Key Themes Jude's Transition from Editor to Author. After years of working on other people's books, Jude realized she had her own stories to tell. Her background as an editor gave her valuable insight into the publishing world, but it took time for her to embrace her identity as an author and commit to getting her work out into the world. Hybrid Publishing as the F