Today I’m interviewing Vanessa L. Torres, debut author of the young adult novel The Turning Pointe.
Vanessa L. Torres loves to read anything with a vivid setting, but there's a special place in her heart for urban tales. She was born and raised in Minneapolis Minnesota, and now lives in Olympia Washington with her husband and daughter. When she's not writing, she balances her time between anything outdoors, and her other job as a firefighter/paramedic. And when the snow hits, you might catch a glimpse of her ski patrolling on the mountain.
Today we’re talking about how Vanessa juggled writing her debut novel alongside being a firefighter paramedic at the height of the pandemic, the beauty in returning to old security blankets in times of need, and why it’s essential to have the support of other writers as you brave the often long and winding journey to publication. If you’ve found yourself feeling discouraged by rejections or overwhelmed by your responsibilities, I know you’ll find solace in Vanessa’s story.
So pop in your headphones, find a path you’ve yet to explore, and enjoy my conversation with Vanessa L. Torres.
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