My wife, Suzanne, is a pre-published author and a deeply thoughtful person who has survived some harrowing struggles and come out wiser, stronger, and even more amazing. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a very special round in the Ramble Room!

Topics Covered

• Suzanne’s current adventures and why she chose to write a novel
• What she’s learned about writing: adapting, killing your darlings, and learning from bad books
• Why audiobooks are amazing if you’re not a speed reader, and the glory of British narrators
• Plug for public libraries — audio book gold mine, money-and-space saver!
• Being married to a verbal processor and podcaster
• An introvert being married to an extrovert, and learning to value and care for yourself as an introvert
• Suzanne’s relationship wisdom: it’s not about happiness, people will change on you, and how love is a choice
• The joy and nastiness of sick kids and spouses
• Suzanne’s pregnancy depression journey: the power of positive thinking, strength through suffering, and the gift of having a child with special needs
• Looking out for signs of despair and depression
• The power of empathy
• Suzanne’s faith journey: God’s faithfulness
• Suzanne’s theme for 2024: Impact
• Suzanne’s parting words of wisdom: fail forward! Keep trying!

Episode links:

• Suzanne on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/102434335-suzanne-ransom?order=d&shelf=favorites-to-recommend&sort=date_added
• Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain: https://a.co/d/dNmJJv5
• Peter Palchinsky’s 3 Principles: https://www.timothybosworth.com/blog/peter-palchinskys-3-principles

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