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For this episode, David is joined by Alice McVeigh who is on her second career. Alice was a concert cellist who moved on to become a highly regarded author of speculative dystopian fiction and Austenesque historical novels.
Alice explains how she overcame depression, which started in her teens, to become a musician, writer, and entrepreneur. Including the role, energy healing played in this. They also discuss how to write your first book, get it published and market it.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Alice found playing in public nerve-wracking, but she was able to overcome this.
- When you have passion for something you will find the time to pursue it.
- It is possible to write the bones of a book by talking into a microphone and having it transcribed.
- Anyone can make a positive difference in the world. But it does require belief, determination, and perseverance.
- Learning to accept what happens is a big part of coping with tough times in your life.
- Never be afraid to ask for help.
- Even small kindnesses have a positive impact on you and others.
- Listen to your authentic self. Take the time to contemplate this and reconnect with who you really are.
BEST MOMENTS
‘I think the first step really is to believe. Believe that you can do it,’
‘I always feel in life, that … what happens is what's meant to happen.’
‘Any impact or imprint that you make is a legacy that you leave behind and then other people pick up that legacy.’
ABOUT THE SHOW
People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.
EPISODE RESOURCES
Website; https://alicemcveigh.com/
Books by Alice McVeigh - https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&ref=glow_cls&refresh=1&rh=p_27%3AAlice%20McVeigh&s=relevancerank&text=Alice%20McVeigh
Books that are written under her pen name Spalding Taylor - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spaulding-Taylor/e/B08TRLNW31
Depression Lies by Dr Francis Ikhenemoh - https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEPRESSION-LIES-Overcome-Depression-Masterpiece/dp/1916373658/
GUEST BIO
Prizewinning novelist Alice McVeigh has had contemporary fiction published by Orion/Hachette, speculative fiction published by Unbound and prizewinning Jane Austenesque fiction published by Warleigh Hall Press. Last year she was a quarterfinalist in the BookLife prize. Her books have won Gold medals in the Pencraft, eLit and Global Book Awards, and been a finalist for the International Book Awards, the Eric Hoffman and Chanticleer's Cygnus Awards, among others. Her novel, Susan: A Jane Austen Prequel, was rated 10/10 by Publishers Weekly, and selected by Shelf Unbound magazine as one of the 100 best indie-published books – fiction and non-fiction – of 2021.
Born in Seoul, Alice grew up in various US embassies in Bangkok, Singapore and Myanmar. She started playing the cello at thirteen and has a B.Mus. degree in cello performance. Also a professional cellist, Alice lives in London and Crete with her professor husband, with whom she shares one daughter, two long-haired dachshunds, and an incurable addiction to tennis (watching, as well as playing!) Alice has just released a second edition of her debut novel from her website ( While the Music Lasts), and is working on her third Austenesque novel, based on Pride and Prejudice.
ABOUT THE HOST
David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.
ARTWORK CREDIT
Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils
CONTACT METHODS
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/
Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@davidcroberts?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=MBv1ubya1-oOBXc_uQKFHw-46334
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For this episode, David is joined by Alice McVeigh who is on her second career. Alice was a concert cellist who moved on to become a highly regarded author of speculative dystopian fiction and Austenesque historical novels.
Alice explains how she overcame depression, which started in her teens, to become a musician, writer, and entrepreneur. Including the role, energy healing played in this. They also discuss how to write your first book, get it published and market it.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Alice found playing in public nerve-wracking, but she was able to overcome this.
- When you have passion for something you will find the time to pursue it.
- It is possible to write the bones of a book by talking into a microphone and having it transcribed.
- Anyone can make a positive difference in the world. But it does require belief, determination, and perseverance.
- Learning to accept what happens is a big part of coping with tough times in your life.
- Never be afraid to ask for help.
- Even small kindnesses have a positive impact on you and others.
- Listen to your authentic self. Take the time to contemplate this and reconnect with who you really are.
BEST MOMENTS
‘I think the first step really is to believe. Believe that you can do it,’
‘I always feel in life, that … what happens is what's meant to happen.’
‘Any impact or imprint that you make is a legacy that you leave behind and then other people pick up that legacy.’
ABOUT THE SHOW
People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far, we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.
EPISODE RESOURCES
Website; https://alicemcveigh.com/
Books by Alice McVeigh - https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?i=stripbooks&ref=glow_cls&refresh=1&rh=p_27%3AAlice%20McVeigh&s=relevancerank&text=Alice%20McVeigh
Books that are written under her pen name Spalding Taylor - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spaulding-Taylor/e/B08TRLNW31
Depression Lies by Dr Francis Ikhenemoh - https://www.amazon.co.uk/DEPRESSION-LIES-Overcome-Depression-Masterpiece/dp/1916373658/
GUEST BIO
Prizewinning novelist Alice McVeigh has had contemporary fiction published by Orion/Hachette, speculative fiction published by Unbound and prizewinning Jane Austenesque fiction published by Warleigh Hall Press. Last year she was a quarterfinalist in the BookLife prize. Her books have won Gold medals in the Pencraft, eLit and Global Book Awards, and been a finalist for the International Book Awards, the Eric Hoffman and Chanticleer's Cygnus Awards, among others. Her novel, Susan: A Jane Austen Prequel, was rated 10/10 by Publishers Weekly, and selected by Shelf Unbound magazine as one of the 100 best indie-published books – fiction and non-fiction – of 2021.
Born in Seoul, Alice grew up in various US embassies in Bangkok, Singapore and Myanmar. She started playing the cello at thirteen and has a B.Mus. degree in cello performance. Also a professional cellist, Alice lives in London and Crete with her professor husband, with whom she shares one daughter, two long-haired dachshunds, and an incurable addiction to tennis (watching, as well as playing!) Alice has just released a second edition of her debut novel from her website ( While the Music Lasts), and is working on her third Austenesque novel, based on Pride and Prejudice.
ABOUT THE HOST
David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.
ARTWORK CREDIT
Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils
CONTACT METHODS
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-roberts-nu-heat/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DavidRobertsPeopleWithPurpose
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidcroberts_/
Clubhouse - https://www.clubhouse.com/@davidcroberts?utm_medium=ch_profile&utm_campaign=MBv1ubya1-oOBXc_uQKFHw-46334