Interview #37: Suzanne Junered: Persistence was the key in her 11-year writing journey

Summary Suzanne Junered shares her 11-year journey from aspiring writer to published author, discussing resilience, the creative process, and the importance of trusting oneself. This episode offers valuable insights for aspiring authors and creative minds. Chapters  00:00  Introduction to Suzanne Junered's Writing Journey  03:47  Balancing a Side Career with Creative Dreams  07:47  The Meaning Behind the Title 'Goodnight Monsters'  09:58  Creating Characters and Maintaining Consistency  12:02  The Discovery Process in Writing and Editing  13:59  Personal Growth Through Writing and Self-Discovery  15:53  The Role of Community and Feedback in Development  17:55  Lessons Learned and Advice for Aspiring Writers  20:08  Handling Rejections and Embracing Feedback  22:06  The Power of Self-Belief and Trusting Your Path  23:53  The Significance of Authenticity and Personal Experience  26:00  The Impact of Reviews and Reader Feedback  28:02  Normalizing Motherhood and Mental Health in Literature  30:00  Celebrating Women’s Strength and Capabilities  31:58  Future Projects and Upcoming Books  34:02  The Creative Process and Overcoming Self-Doubt  35:58  The Importance of Learning Craft and Rules  37:59  Working with Editors and Maintaining Artistic Integrity  40:00  Advice for Aspiring Authors: Trust Yourself  42:02  Personal Reflections and Speed Round Questions Supporting links suzannejunered_author [Instagram]  Suzanne Junered [Website] Goodnight Monsters: A Novel [Amazon] The Real Story Behind 'Goodnight Monsters' [OUTSFL]   Contact That's Life, I Swear Visit my website: https://www.thatslifeiswear.com  Twitter at @RedPhantom  Bluesky at @rickbarron.bsky.social  Email us at https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/ Episode Review Submit on Apple Podcast Submit on That's Life, I Swear website Other topics? Do you have topics of interest you'd like to hear for future podcasts? Please email us  Interviews Contact me here https://www.thatslifeiswear.com/contact/, if you wish to be a guest for a interview on a topic of interest Listen to podcast audios Apple https://apple.co/3MAFxhb Spotify https://spoti.fi/3xCzww4 My Website: https://bit.ly/39CE9MB Other Music and/or Sound Effects are cour...