May 04, 2021

Nothing is in Vain with Candis McDow

43 minutes

On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with author Candis McDow about her book, Half the Battle: A Memoir. In this deeply personal story, Candis takes the reader through her journey of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a family vacation. A writer from age six, Candis was first published in the anthology series, Chicken Soup for the Soul. She says her goal as a writer is to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and to show others that they can live their dreams too.

Episode Notes

On this episode of Black & Published, Nikesha is speaking with author Candis McDow about her book, Half the Battle: A Memoir. In this deeply personal story, Candis takes the reader through her journey of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder after a family vacation. A writer from age six, Candis was first published in the anthology series, Chicken Soup for the Soul. She says her goal as a writer is to break the stigma surrounding mental illness and to show others that they can live their dreams too.

During the conversation, Candis shares what happened during a family vacation that led to her being pumped with steroids and later diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She also details how her faith in God has helped save her and why even though she initially wanted to be traditionally published, she ultimately decided to go the independent route.

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