Publishing Pusher Podcast – Episode 110: Talking All Things Books,
Guest: Dr. Tierra D. Graves – Author of Breathe Again

"Your Achievement is My Business."

Join host Dr. Annette West for an inspiring conversation with educator, author, speaker, and Christian mental health advocate Dr. Tierra D. Graves. In this powerful episode, Dr. Graves shares the remarkable testimony behind her latest book, Breathe Again, revealing how surviving a life-threatening battle with double pneumonia changed her perspective on faith, purpose, healing, and steadfastness.

More than a discussion of publishing, this episode explores the heart of an author whose writing is deeply rooted in ministry and service. Dr. Graves encourages aspiring writers to trust God's timing, accept their unique voice, and realize that every testimony has the power to change someone else's life.

In This Episode

• Dr. Tierra Graves' journey from educator to ten-time published author
• The life-changing experience that inspired Breathe Again
• Overcoming illness through belief and endurance
• Why every testimony matters
• The importance of listening to God's timing as an author
• Lessons learned from teaching English and becoming a published writer
• Navigating seasons of waiting, healing, and purpose
• Advice for first-time authors and Christian writers
• Living intentionally and fulfilling God's calling
• Creating a lasting legacy through books and education

Key Takeaways✔ Your greatest trials can become your greatest testimony.
✔ Success isn't measured only by book sales—it's measured by obedience to God's calling.
✔ Healing necessitates patience, faith, and trusting God's process.
✔ Every author has a unique voice that someone in the world needs to hear.
✔ Don't allow fear, finances, or self-doubt to keep your book inside you.
✔ Your purpose is too important to postpone.
✔ Someone is waiting for your story.

Memorable Quotes: "If God did it for me, He can do it for you.""My trauma became my transformation, which became my testimony.""Don't live your entire life and miss your purpose.""Somebody is waiting for your story.""If God brought you to it, He'll bring you through it.""Be you, because nobody can outdo you at being you."About Dr. Tierra D. GravesDr. Tierra D. Graves is a Washington, D.C.-based educator, English professor, Christian author, licensed grief specialist, Christian mental health coach, and founder of Books by Tea. With ten published works, she is passionate about helping people heal emotionally, spiritually, and mentally through faith-centered storytelling & education.
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About Publishing Pusher PodcastHosted by Dr. Annette West, Publishing Pusher Podcast: Talking All Things Books equips aspiring and established authors with practical publishing advice, writing strategies, author interviews, and faith-based encouragement designed to help writers move from idea to published book. Every episode is created to inspire entrepreneurs, creators, and storytellers to share their message with confidence.

Listen • Learn • Write • PublishYou are blessed to be a blessing to others. Serve King Jesus and be the visible manifestation of His hidden presence.

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Dani Nicole is an author, mentor, and coach based in Charlotte, originally from Milwaukee. She is the host and creator of the Book Talk: Author Visibility Podcast, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of indie and debut authors across all genres—including memoirs, fiction, and poetry—by giving them a space to share their stories, journeys, and creative work with the world.

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