Guest: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh Episode Name: Memoirs, DIY Publishing, and Embracing Joyful Writing with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh Episode Number: 235 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About the guest Randi-Lee, hailing from Ontario, Canada, discovered her passion for aiding others early on. After graduating with honors from Niagara College's Community and Justice Services program, she excelled during her placement at a recovery house for addiction. After working in social services and pursuing psychology at university, Randi-Lee published her first book on mental health awareness in 2017, marking the beginning of her writing journey. Despite a cancer diagnosis during her second book's release (A Mother’s Truth), she expanded her portfolio to include nonfiction, children’s books, social stories, draw-your-own-story series, and more. An accomplished kickboxer, Randi-Lee became the Canadian National Champion in 2015, competing globally and coaching at the Ontario Winter Games in 2020. Now, while managing a chronic illness, she continues to share her candid experiences with mental health and parenthood, emphasizing the importance of connection and understanding. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode, Randi-Lee Bowslaugh shares insights into her memoir writing process, emphasizing the balance between personal stories and thorough research. Discussing her memoir "Goodbye Too Soon," Randi-Lee explores the emotional journey of addressing addiction and legislation. The conversation covers her revision process, the importance of a supportive editor, and the joy of taking control over formatting and cover design. Randi-Lee offers valuable tips for aspiring authors, encouraging them to find joy in the creative process and not wait for perfection. She also shares her experiences with self-publishing and working with a publicist, highlighting the opportunities that have emerged. The episode wraps up with Randi-Lee's motivational advice to follow what brings happiness and to embrace continuous learning.  _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Additional Resources Website - www.blackheartedstudios.com  Patreon Link - https://bit.ly/h2bpatreon Freebie link - https://bit.ly/h2bebook Massiel Email - [email protected] Massiel's Coach.Me site - https://www.coach.me/massielwrites Instagram - www.instagram.com/massielwrites LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/massiel-valenzuela-castaneda/ Facebook  - www.facebook.com/howtowriteabookpodcast ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Check out Paula, the Ultimate VA! https://pearlzconsulting11.wixsite.com/pearlz-va-services Discover the ultimate solution for regaining control with Paula, your dedicated virtual assistant. She'll help you manage your calendar, handle email, conduct research, and even mix and stitch together your podcast episodes. Don't let your to-do list overwhelm you any longer. Get started today! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Follow Randi-Lee Randi-Lee's website - https://www.rbwriting.ca/ Randi-Lee's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/randileebowslaugh/ Randi-Lee's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/randileebowslaugh/ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Like, share, or leave a review on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to our YouTube channel (Blackhearted Studios)