fiction

Episode 198: At What Point Do We Respond to Past Trauma to Define Ourselves with Intention?

At what point in our lives do we respond to our trauma and define who we are?

In Sarah Elkins' latest podcast, she and writer Cheryl Bostrom,

talk about Cheryl’s newest novel, "Sugar Birds", and the connections between the characters and pieces of ourselves.

Strengthen your trajectory in life as Sarah and Cheryl draw deeper into this topic of self-discovery through hardship.

Episode 186: True Stories Can Bring Your Work of Fiction to Life

Our conversation easily flowed from topic to topic, and it was clear to both of us that the themes from the book are highly relevant in many of our friends' lives, as well as our own.

Each of the protagonists is in a very different place in their lives, one in her early 30s, another in her mid 40s, and another in her late 60s. And yet, each is grappling with transition and transformation in their lives, which is what brings them together.

Your Brain on Stories: How Stories Impact Your World View

He was sitting in the school library with his friends on a rainy day, laughing and getting the negative attention of the staff. Picking up a random novel from the shelf to hide behind and pretend to read, a sentence actually caught his attention, and he was completely transported to the world of Dune.