Ep. 168 🎙️ Meet Rhonda Parker Taylor: Best-Selling Author of Crossroads

Set in Indianapolis, this gripping tale follows Paris Pennington, a high-achieving professional whose life takes a turn after being called to jury duty 👩‍⚖️—exploring the consequences of imbalance between personal and professional life ⚖️.

If you’re an aspiring author or just a fan of suspenseful, thought-provoking reads, this episode is packed with insights that you won’t want to miss! Hit play now! 🎧💥

✨ Themes of Life Balance and Vulnerability

Rhonda opens up about the personal connection she shares with her characters, drawing from her own experiences in the Midwest 🏞️ and her journey through fear, vulnerability, and redefining success 🎯.

🌟 A Pivotal Endorsement from Mariel Hemingway

One turning point in Rhonda’s career? Receiving an endorsement from Mariel Hemingway herself 🙌. Mariel resonated with Crossroads' core themes of mental health and self-awareness 🧠, a reflection of her own life journey.

💡 Advice for Aspiring Authors

Rhonda doesn’t hold back on sharing the realities of the publishing world 📚. She emphasizes the importance of:

Connect with Rhonda

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhondaparkertaylor/

Instagram: Instagram (@rhondaparkertaylor)

Twitter: Rhonda Parker Taylor (@RhondaParkerTa1) on X

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhondaparkertaylor

TikTok: Author Rhonda P on TikTok

www.rhondaparkertaylor.com

Purchase Crossroads Book:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3lYXRsh

Barnes and Noble: https://bit.ly/bncrossroads

Connect with Maryann

Website: https://www.maryannriveradannert.com

IG: Instagram (@maryannriveradannert)

FB: MRD Empowerment Solutions

Linkedin: https://www.bit.ly/maryannriveradannert

Chapters:

0:00 Balancing Life's Crossroads Through Fiction and Real-Life Experiences

9:34 Overcoming Fear and Rejection in the Publishing Journey

18:28 Entrepreneurial Journey and Empathy in Business Leadership

22:31 Healing and Resilience After Tragic Loss

27:32 Rhonda Parker Taylor Discusses New Books and Life Balance

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