On this inspiring episode of Authority on Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast), host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Deborah Lucas to discuss her memoir, Dance While the Fire Burns, and the remarkable journey behind its creation.

Deborah shares how a lifelong love of horses helped her navigate constant change, why her brother’s story became the heart of her memoir, and what she learned from spending 17 years crafting a deeply personal narrative. She also reveals her unique writing process, including the role of daydreaming, dreams, and emotional reflection in bringing powerful stories to life.

Key takeaways:

• Finding joy and purpose during life’s most difficult seasons

• How writing can become a path to healing and self-discovery

• The importance of patience, community, and persistence in the creative process

• Practical advice for aspiring memoir writers

If you have a story to tell, Deborah’s journey is a reminder that meaningful writing takes courage, reflection, and trust in the process.

Connect with Deborah Ann Lucas:

Email: contact@deborahannlucas.com

Website: https://www.deborahannlucas.com/about-me/

Fb: https://www.facebook.com/DeborahAnnLucas/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborah_ann_lucas/

🔗 Book Purchase: Dance While the Fire Burns: Family, Identity, and Dreams, a memoir

https://www.amazon.com/Dance-While-Fire-Burns-Identity/dp/B0FLWL68XH

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