Writing Retreats & Interviews on Life, Loss and Wonder

PLUS + a Regency Romcom Book Rec 25% Off Today!

Hi all,

I am having a lovely, peaceful time this month on a writing retreat in Cape Cod with my good friend and author, Erica George. Spring has not quite bloomed here but the weather is mild and the sun is shining. Enjoy this lovely video of a walk on a sea cliff. :)

Also, Erica has a new AMAZING book coming out in August, WITTY IN PINK, and I highly recommend putting it on your list to read. This book is a delightfully mischievous Regency romcom with a modern twist that’s perfect for fans of Bridgerton and The Hating Game. I’ve been lucky to see this book come to life and can’t wait to have the final story in hand! PLUS, it’s 25% OFF at Barnes & Noble for pre-orders but only through today!

My week in Cape Cod was a week of walks in nature and by the sea, writing podcasts, eating good food, and revising a manuscript.

The funny thing about being an author is that you can have many projects in the works. Some finished, some not. And when one book isn’t working out you can switch to writing another. This manuscript I’m now working on again is one I finished seven years ago. Yes, that number was correct!

A HEALING ELEMENT is the third and final book in The Element Trilogy, my paranormal suspense series for adults. I was actually contracted to publish it with my series publisher in 2017 but unfortunately due to her health reasons, we could not put it out together then. So, FINALLY seven years later I plan to revise and publish it myself! Even the cover is done. And … um … now that I’ve put this out there, this means I need to finish it and get the book out there, too!

I was also excited to be recently interviewed by Shafer Stedronova on her inspirational podcast, Talks with Dr. Shafer. Shafer is a physician, life coach, writer, musician, mom, and publisher who is passionate about empowering others to live a full and authentic life.

In our episode together we talk about the stories we tell ourselves to help navigate life issues like having an identity crisis and the challenges of caregiving. If you can relate, give it a listen!

Follow Shafer as she discusses life, medicine, and talks with inspiring guests on Talks with Dr Shafer! As an author, I love that Shafer promotes health and wellness through storytelling. Visit her website for more information on her life coaching services.
Listen to her podcast here on Spotify
Watch her podcast here on YouTube

And speaking of podcasts, my episodes of Your Bounce Back Life drop every Tuesday. In Your Bounce Back Life, we talk about how to recover and re-set your life with resilience to help you create a path forward of passion, purpose, and peace in the pursuit of joy.

Recent episodes are …

·       Recover Your Sense of Wonder (because it’s not just for kids!)
·       Embrace the Certainty of Death (a heavy one—but with hope on living a deliberate life now!)

Coming up next Tuesday, April 23 …

·       Life Shorts with Donna: On Meeting John Grisham (and how he influenced my life)

Listen to Your Bounce Back Life on all platforms here. And Spotify and Apple below.

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Like with books, podcasts depend on ratings and reviews to be boosted so listeners can find it. I would greatly appreciate your following and honest ratings and reviews on the platforms you listen to!

Happy reading, watching, and listening!

—Donna