Today, I sit down with Rhonda Parker Taylor, the bestselling author of Crossroads, to explore the connection between writing, self-discovery, and the courage to grow through struggle. Ms. Parker Taylor opens up about her childhood challenges with reading and writing, how mentorship transformed her academic journey, and why humility is a key ingredient in personal development. Her story reminds us that creative growth often begins where fear ends.
We also get into the inspiration behind Crossroads, a suspense thriller set in Indianapolis that weaves mystery with deep reflection. Ms. Parker Taylor shares how real-life observations of injustice and human behavior shaped her storytelling and how each character represents a different facet of emotional balance, self-worth, and transformation. Through meticulous character design and a psychological approach, she reveals how fiction can mirror our own internal crossroads.
In this conversation, we discuss how vulnerability plays a vital role in both writing and personal evolution. Ms. Parker Taylor describes her use of “medical soap notes” to develop believable characters and how her book’s success has led to new projects, including a self-help companion titled Journey to Life Balance. Together, we talk about what it means to turn fear into fuel and pain into purpose, and how readers can apply those lessons to their own lives.
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