Welcome to this week’s episode of the StephUp Podcast! Thank you for your support and for coming back each week to listen. This episode features special guest, children’s book author Rene Schultz, who has written the book “A Million More Kisses”.

Rene’s book is about loss and grief, as well as learning to say goodbye, and is written in a way that makes sense to children. This book also teaches how to properly grieve and be strong. The cover of “A Million More Kisses” features a dog name Geronimo, which is based off Rene’s own chihuahua. The main character Nonnie is based off Rene’s mother-in-law. Rene feels that writing these kinds of books is important because children experience loss and grief too, and it’s important that they identify and manage with their feelings.

Stephanie and Rene begin their discussion by talking about Rene’s childhood, which holds painful memories of child abuse and trauma. She discusses how she was affected throughout her childhood and into her adulthood, including her experiences within her church, and the different ways in which she coped and was able to finally heal. Rene states that she was dealing with grief and loss while writing and had to learn to move forward. With hope and faith, Rene got through her grief and was able to finish this book.

Stephanie and Rene also talk about a course that Rene has written based on faith. The concept is that faith and hope can help you to create boundaries within relationship, develop coping skills, and help with forgiveness. This course is for people who are stuck and wanting to move forward. There is more to life than what we are sitting and stewing in. It’s important to heal your inner child.

When it comes to advice for other writers who are trying to get published, Rene’s says to never give up on your dream. Keep pushing and you will get there.

“Bit by bit, row by row, that’s how we make our dreams grow”

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