On this week's episode, I sat down with author Lori Alspaugh aka Lore Wren.

**Lori's first time EVER saying "I'm an author" happened while recording this episode***

What a cool honor it was to be a part of that moment!

A mom and long-time writer, Lori has spent so much her time and energy helping others. Recently, though, she asked herself, "What do I want to do?"

Humans have long searched the night sky and come away with inspiration and great stories.

Through a series of catalyst moments, Lori came up with the idea for her first novel, Medromeda, a retelling of the myth of Medusa, "the myth before the monster" as Lori describes it.

She wrote the entire book over the course of several months at her son's hockey practice, then figured out on her own how to print, market, and publish it.

Lori's inspiring journey will encourage you to be "authentically yourself," keep working toward your dream, and do the work that you love.

Lori's recommendations:

The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey

Falling Upward by Richard Rohr

Connect with Lori

lorewren.com

@lorewrenauthor on Instagram and Threads

About T.C. Burr

After years of putting it off, I have started writing my debut novel—a story about friendship, and about growing up. It follows the lives of a group of young men as the navigate the world between two mountainous seasons of life, with all the twists, turns and trails that come with growing up.

Through this podcast, I aim to highlight inspiring stories from fellow writers, entrepreneurs, and creatives, offering encouragement and practical advice for those pursuing their own creative and business ventures.

A dream left on the shelf is one of life's greatest regrets.

Today's a great day to get started.

It's not that you haven't done it, it's just that you haven't done it yet.

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