In this inspiring episode of the Authority On Demand Podcast (Formerly Authors On Mission Podcast), host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with Gwen Tolios to explore the deep connection between breaking and healing. Drawing from her international travels, mythological influences, and personal experiences, Gwen shares how trauma and change often pave the way for transformation.

She discusses her short story collection Healing Crystals and Other Breakables, her creative process of crafting emotionally intense short stories, and her latest project Chicago’s Grimm, which reimagines classic fairy tales as modern urban legends.

✨ Key Takeaways

• Why breaking is a necessary step toward healing
• How international travel and mythologies inspire Gwen’s world‑building
• The benefits of short stories for creating focused emotional arcs
• Lessons from Healing Crystals and Other Breakables about burnout and boundaries
• Insights into Chicago’s Grimm and retelling fairy tales for modern audiences
• The importance of writing communities for accountability and growth
• Practical advice for aspiring authors: finish the first draft to uncover the story’s true “bones”

✨ Whether you’re a fantasy reader drawn to myth and folklore, a writer seeking inspiration for short stories, or a creative navigating your own journey of breaking and healing, this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and fresh perspectives.

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