In this episode of The Written Scene, Deborah Rudell reflects on how nature has shaped her as a person and a writer. She talks about the nudge that led her to write Grit & Grace, and how writing became a way to process thoughts and emotions. Deborah also shares a glimpse into her creative background and her approach to shaping a story, including what she prefers when preparing and drafting. Listen to the full episode below.
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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.
