Hey everyone, it's Rowena Banks, and I'm excited to share my recent interview on Dreamchasers with the wonderful Yaya Diamond! We had an amazing chat about my journey as an author, my experiences raising adventurous daughters, and my passion for health coaching. Here's a glimpse into our conversation:
My Journey as an Author
Yaya asked when I knew I wanted to be an author. Interestingly, I didn’t have aspirations to write when I was young. It wasn’t until I finished college and was homeschooling my daughters that I discovered my love for writing. The chaotic schedule kept me busy, and while waiting for my kids at their activities, I began writing my first book in the beautiful Sierras.
About My Books: A Tale of Three Sisters
Surviving Sierras: This story is all about faith, trust, and ingenuity as a mother and her three daughters survive a plane crash in the Sierra Nevadas. It's a gripping tale of resilience and creativity.
Not Again: In this adventurous sequel, the family finds themselves falling off a cruise ship. They manage to endure the intense tropical heat while using cunning and perseverance to get through their situation. It's a testament to powerful women and resilience.
🌸 Inspiration from My Daughters
My characters are very real to me because they are based on my daughters' personalities. Each character in my series brings out the unique traits of my three girls, who were always mischievous and adventurous. Writing about their escapades in the foothills of California provided endless inspiration.
👩👧👧 Parenting Advice
I believe in giving children freedom within a safe space. My daughters had the liberty to explore but were always in a secure environment, accompanied by their trusty dog. It's essential to allow kids to test their limits, trust themselves, and lean on each other.
✍️ Advice for Aspiring Authors
For those looking to write, just start! Don’t worry about structure initially. Write down your story, and as you reread, things will start to fall into place. It's all about getting your ideas on paper and refining them over time.
🌿 My Passion for Health Coaching
Besides writing, I’m also a certified health coach. I love teaching people about nutrition and how to help themselves by eating properly. You can truly eat to prevent or manage certain health conditions, a concept I’m passionate about sharing.
📲 Stay Connected
I encourage you to watch the entire interview in order to gain inspiration from my experience and some wellness, health, and writing advice. Click here to watch: Full Interview
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yourhealthandwealthsecret.com
Thank you for your support! If you have any questions or want to book a health coaching session, feel free to reach out. Stay healthy and active! 💪💚