My wife, Suzanne, is a pre-published author and a deeply thoughtful person who has survived some harrowing struggles and come out wiser, stronger, and even more amazing. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a very special round in the Ramble Room!
Topics Covered
- Suzanne’s current adventures and why she chose to write a novel
- What she’s learned about writing: adapting, killing your darlings, and learning from bad books
- Why audiobooks are amazing if you’re not a speed reader, and the glory of British narrators
- Plug for public libraries — audio book gold mine, money-and-space saver!
- Being married to a verbal processor and podcaster
- An introvert being married to an extrovert, and learning to value and care for yourself as an introvert
- Suzanne’s relationship wisdom: it’s not about happiness, people will change on you, and how love is a choice
- The joy and nastiness of sick kids and spouses
- Suzanne’s pregnancy depression journey: the power of positive thinking, strength through suffering, and the gift of having a child with special needs
- Looking out for signs of despair and depression
- The power of empathy
- Suzanne’s faith journey: God’s faithfulness
- Suzanne’s theme for 2024: Impact
- Suzanne’s parting words of wisdom: fail forward! Keep trying!
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