Interviews & Articles

A Nelson Star feature on Deborah Rudell and the release of her debut memoir, Grit & Grace: The Transformation of a Ship and a Soul.

Featured in the San Diego Union-Tribune Spring Arts Preview, Deborah Rudell shares how San Diego strengthened her through hard seasons and helped shape Grit & Grace.

A Q&A with Deborah Kalb Books where Deborah Rudell shares insights on Grit & Grace, her writing process, and the experiences behind the story.

Grit & Grace is featured on Books by Women, including an exclusive excerpt from the memoir.

A featured interview on My Addiction Is Reading, discussing Grit & Grace and the life experiences behind the memoir.

Deborah Rudell’s world unravels when the leaders of her spiritual commune are exposed, arrested, and imprisoned for bioterrorism and attempted murder. Crushed and adrift, she moves her family off the commune to create a sense of normalcy.

Grit & Grace is included in Hasty Book List’s weekly roundup of noteworthy books and publishing news.

In this episode called, “Salvaging a Boat and a Soul,” Deborah Rudell shares the story of rebuilding a schooner and the personal transformation behind her book, Grit & Grace.

An interview with SD Voyager featuring Deborah Rudell, reflecting on Grit & Grace and the experiences that shaped her life and writing.

Featured as the IMWA Member of the Month, Deborah Rudell talks about her writing journey, her inspirations, and how storytelling has shaped her life.