The Author's Journey

Boundaries. It's a concept that has become a buzzword in our culture but what are boundaries? Can they really help you professionally and personally? Today's guests are Jan and Jillian Yuhas - identical twin sisters who are boundary experts who work together and have co-authored a #1 international, bestselling book together. As they talk with Rebecca on today's show, they'll share the surprises along the way on their publishing journey AND their tips for fellow authors. They had some favorite moments that they'll share too! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests are also online! Jan and Jillian can be found at their online home: https://www.janandjillian.com/. Find their book, Boundary Badass: A Powerful Method for Elevating Your Value and Relationships, on Amazon at: https://linktr.ee/boundarybadass.

Sometimes your writing journey takes a turn that surprises you. Today's guest is Skye Bellarmine, the author of the Breaking Solace trilogy. She talks with Rebecca about the process of writing a trilogy and how her book crossed over from fiction to self-help. She shares how to navigate surprises and encourages listeners to JUST START WRITING! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests are also online! Skye's online home is: www.StarSkyePress.com. Find her book, Breaking Solace, on Amazon at: https://linktr.ee/breaking_solace.

So, you have a story burning within that you want to share. But, you wonder if you're a good enough writer. What if you could sit down with a successful writer and hear her tips and insights? In this episode, Rebecca talks with Hannah R. Lyon, the author of the bestselling The Freedom for Rhethos Series. She'll share her tips for writers and aspiring writers. She believes that it starts with owning your story and deciding to bring it forward. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Hannah is also online at https://www.freedomforrhethos.com. Find her bestselling book, The Strings of Fate: Book II in the Freedom for Rhethos Series, online at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXYWVK8B.

Do you believe in the reality of miracles? On today's show, Rebecca will talk with author Wendy Beth Cozzens. Wendy's journey has a been a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of faith and believing. She shares her story through a compelling narrative. Living Blueprint is a practical guide for anyone wanting to experience authentic inner peace and joy-filled living. Wendy Beth shares about how she made a promise to bring it forward. That promise is what helped her commit, overcome obstacles, and truly share from her heart. In this episode, you'll hear about the importance of trusting the journey, process, and timing as you bring your OWN story forward! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Wendy Beth is also online at https://www.wendybeth.org/. Find her bestselling Living Blueprint - A True Story. Five Principles to Creating an Authentic Joy - Filled Life online at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT4G4GDG.

On today's show, bestselling author Renee Hawkley shares how her passions became the fodder for her book. Passionate about her work as Mom and Grandma, Renee talks with Rebecca about how she started writing and how she hopes her writing will help others. As she reflects on her purpose, she has found that even in the hard/challenging times you can find joy. Her book was born as she listened to her own heart and followed the true source of her passions and interests. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Find her online on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/renee.hawkley. Find her book, Once Upon A Mom on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ8DCXJX.

Have you ever considered how to translate your work passions into a book series? A fiction series? Today's guest is bestselling author Karen Ann Bulluck. She talks with Rebecca about why she found fiction writing to be a powerful way to bring her messages forward. She shares an inside peek into how her stories comes forth. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Karen is also online at: https://daringtotranscend.com/. Find her books on Amazon - the latest is Pursuing Truth and can be found directly here: https://www.amazon.com/Pursuing-Truth-Ascending-Ladders-Book-ebook/dp/B0CJPZ5GT7.

All the wisdom you will ever need all in one place!! That was part of Halla Ayla's vision as she crafted this book of collected wisdom.In developing her book, Halla went on her own journey. In today's interview, Halla talks with Rebecca about trusting the journey, overcoming challenges, and the importance of bringing your gifts to the world. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Halal is also online: https://www.thewisdomincubatorproject.com/. Find her book, The Book of Wisdom - Guidance from the Ancients: 52 Timeless Truths to Help Navigate Today’s World on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Book-Wisdom-Guidance-Ancients-Timeless/dp/B0CQM921G3.

Have you ever heard of Life Mapping? In today's episode, Rebecca talks with bestselling author Janet Schmidt about how to honor your life's journey and plan strategically through the important self-awareness tool of Life Mapping. Janet shares some of her own journey and the importance of discovering your gifts and sharing them out with others. She has learned the deep value of learning to love ourselves and others - which comes out in her book and in this beautiful episode. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Janet is also online on Facebook: www.facebook.com/janet.schmidt.581525. Find her book, Journey to Self-awareness and Hope, on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKTP6NN5.

Have you ever thought about a book collaboration? Today's guests are authors Lisa Levesque and Belle Walker. They talk with Rebecca about how collaborating allowed them to play to each other's strengths and create a unique approach by bringing a business book forward in the form of a novel. Their collaboration allowed them to use the power of story to share important business concepts to the reader. Listen in as they share about their experience - maybe it will inspire you to try something new in your own niche! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Our guests are also online! Find Lisa at https://lisalevesque.focalpointcoaching.com. Belle's online home is: https://belleviewconsulting.com/. Find their book, Generation Innovation: Business, Family, and the Journey to Success, on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK7N6QRP.

Sometimes you have a mission that burns so strongly on your heart that you MUST get it out. Today's guest is bestselling author Wendy Hooton and she shares why bringing awareness to Down Syndrome and those differently abled is so important to her. Her recent book launch has opened up so many opportunities for her to expand her reach on this important topic. She talked with Rebecca about facing her fears and still moving forward. In addition to their impacting conversation, you'll hear a beautiful poem from her book. It will touch your heart and spirit. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Wendy is also online at: https://wendylhooton.com. Find her book, Big People Don't Pee in the Park- A Mother and Son's Journey with Down Syndrome, on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK7N6QRP

In today's episode we get a peek behind the curtain of the journey of creating and leading an international bestselling collection of anthologies and launching an accompanying community! Today's guest is author, leader, and collaborator Jennifer Bardot, creator of GRIT. She'll talk with Rebecca about what GRIT stands for and offers a reminder that you are one of a kind....there is no one else like you. Do you believe that your gifts, wisdom, and insight matter? That you are important and needed? Jennifer keeps it real by sharing how she tries to be the friend she wish she had had in those dark moments. As a writer, you have a unique opportunity to do the same by sharing the wisdom, tips, insights, and tools that helped you on your journey...those things you wish you would have known than can help others on their journey.As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Jennifer is also online at: https://gritgrowthresilienceintentiontenacity.square.site/. Find her latest book, Tenacity - Deconstructing G.R.I.T. Collection, on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM1FXNWF.

In today's episode, Rebecca talks with author Rob Eastman about how important it is to remember you are not alone in your journey - whether your book-writing journey or your life journey! Rob is living proof that you can get help on your journey - that you NEED help on your journey. Sometimes the greatest and most impactful thing you can share is the one that scares you the most....and yet that is the thing that can change the world!! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Rob is also online at: https://www.eastmanfitnessutah.com/. Find his book, Warrior in the Garden, on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJR3FNKW

Freedom! It is possible! In today's show, author Shirley Buck joins Rebecca and shares some of her journey. She tells the intimate details of knowing and honoring when it was time to bring her precious story forward. She also gives us a window into the support she built around herself to help her make her book a reality. If you listen intently you'll hear her tell one of her favorite moments of all in bringing her book forward and launching it. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Shirley is also online at: https://www.shirleybuck.com/. Find her book, Sweet Freedom Whispered In My Ear on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK7PZGGY.

Where are you in your author's journey? Do you believe that YOUR inspired story can change a person's life? The community? The world? In today's episode, Rebecca talks with Bridget Cook-Burch - Bridget is a New York Times & Wall Street Journal Best-selling author, a writing mentor, and a publisher of several best sellers. They talk about the importance of telling your story and how much stories have impacted Bridget personally - she has a deep love, honor and respect for the author's journey. She gives some great tips/tools to support authors..wherever you might be on your journey. She also shares how she got the title Book Whisperer and what she looks for as a publisher. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Bridget is also online at: www.YourInspiredStory.com.You'll find some of her own work as well as books she has published there.

Have you ever wondered how your own challenges might bless someone else's journey? On today's show, Rebecca talks with Author Lindsey Coleman about about his journey, including some of the health challenges he HAS overcome and IS still overcoming to bring his powerful message forward. Lindsey gives an intimate peek into his favorite part of the book and his thoughts on what it was like to see his first book in person and sign it. It has has meant so much to him to bring this book forward and now watch it already help so many people. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Lindsey is also online at: https://lindeycoleman.com. Find his book, When God Has More Faith Than Doctors, on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/When-More-Faith-Than-Doctors-ebook/dp/B0CHTTMKWD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15V09IST3WOC9&keywords=when+god+has+more&qid=1696297176&sprefix=when+god+has+mor%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1.

In today’s episode, Rebecca talks with Bestselling Author Dr. Lori Leyden. Dr. Lori wrote her book Embodying Grace for the spiritual seeker who after years of study and practice, continues to feel stuck and unable to consistently navigate challenges from a place of trusting yourself and life. The writing process allowed her space to share her own observations and provide a heartmap and the tools to experience inner safety. When your own passion comes out on the pages of a book, it is a powerful and lifechanging experience – both for the author and for the reader! As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Dr. Lori is also online at: https://www.DrLoriLeyden.com. Find her book, Embodying Grace: Trusting Yourself, Your Life, and Your Divinity on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CHQSDN54.

The writing journey is a powerful one. In today's episode, Rebecca talks with author Madison Frederick about the healing that occurred both in writing her book for herself AND in sharing it to the world to see the healing/impact it is having. Madison shares some great tips and advice around healing for authors looking to bring their book forward. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Madison is also online at: https://www.madisonfrederick.com. Find her book, Untangle the Web of Narcissim: From Deceit and Chaos to Claiming your Sanity, on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGPJ4SPB.

In this episode, Rebecca talks with author Dr. Sharon Arrindell about how she started writing. Dr. Arrindell shares about the powerful momentum created with the bestselling launch. Her writing journey has evolved from writing letters to God from a place of broken and hurt to becoming and author to becoming a #1 International Best Selling author of multiple books including the most recent, Armored and Victorious. Tune in for her tips and encouragement for us to pick up a pen and start writing. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at the www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Dr. Sharon is also online at: https://www.inspiredwholenesscounseling.com. Find her book, Armored and Victorious: Memoirs of a Crossover Season on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Armored-Victorious-Memoirs-Crossover-Season-ebook/dp/B0C3WZLDYL.

In this powerful episode, Rebecca talks with author Natasha McCoy about writing a memoir. They talk about overcoming and resilience in life - but also in bringing your story forward, Natasha gives a peek into what surprised her on her author's journey and what she discovered/learned along the way. Natasha's beautiful personal reading from her book was a moving reminder about the power of forgiveness...and that God is more than able to help if we ask. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Find Natasha at https://gmail.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=0dc68bedac0a758167d8bcbc1&id=6cbff2148c. Get the book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9BD4P2G.

Sometimes when we tell our story, it comes out in the form of Fantasy. Today's author, is International Best-Selling Author and creator of the Epic Rhethos Fantasy Trilogy Series, Hannah Lyon. She and Rebecca have an inspiring conversation where Hannah shares her great wisdom and tips about the importance of honoring your story. Only you can tell your story your way...nobody else can tell it your way. But however you tell it, it's so important to find a way to bring it forward. As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter at www.RHGTVnetwork.com or at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com. Find Karen at https://daringtotranscend.com. Get the book at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7LS7BD1.