Once Upon a Book Fair Interview

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Written By Deborah Rudell

Deborah Rudell appears on the WriteTellMake podcast to discuss the deeper story behind Grit & Grace. In the conversation, she reflects on her experience inside a spiritual commune, the trauma that followed its collapse, and how rebuilding a sailboat became part of her healing process.

Through sailing and writing, Deborah found a way to process loss, reclaim her voice, and tell the story she was meant to share. The episode explores how creative work can open a path toward clarity and restoration.

Listen/Watch here: Once Upon a Book Fair Interview

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Deborah Rudell

I grew up in a small town in British Columbia, the eldest of four children. Typical of the 60’s and 70’s, there were many children in the neighborhood and plenty of independence and autonomy. My parents were busy with younger siblings and as a child I found solace in my stuffed animals and imaginary friends. As a preteen, my grandmother taught me about reincarnation, Edgar Cayce, yoga and Jesus. As a teen, my coping mechanism for the pain I saw and felt in the world was a reading list that included Max Heindel’s The Rosicrucian Cosmo-Conception, Gina Cerminara’s Many Mansions, Levi Dowling’s The Aquarian Gospel of Jesus the Christ and books about Atlantis.

https://www.deborahrudell.com/
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