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Welcome to The Life Unscripted Podcast with Rosabel Zohfeld — where honest conversations inspire transformation! S.M.Stevens_Inspiring_Journey_From_Illness_to_Award-Winning_Author&_Advocate Join us for an inspiring conversation with award-winning author and advocate S.M. Stevens. After a life-changing health crisis, Stevens turned pain into purpose—channeling her experience into powerful fiction that explores trauma, healing, and justice. Her story is one of resilience, creativity, and using storytelling to create meaningful change. Whether you're a writer, reader, or seeker of inspiration, her journey will remind you of the strength found in vulnerability and the power of your voice. 🎧 In this in-depth interview, Stevens opens up about: How a life-altering illness redirected her path toward writing. The healing power of storytelling and why she chose fiction. Her critically acclaimed novel Beautiful and Terrible Things. Writing diverse, authentic characters with integrity. Using her marketing background to promote her books. Practical advice for aspiring authors and storytellers. Current and upcoming projects you're going to want to follow. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:55 – Meet S.M. Stevens: Background & Writing Origins 01:47 – Journey to Becoming a Published Author 02:57 – How a Health Crisis Sparked a Writing Career 05:30 – The Power of Fiction & Storytelling 06:50 – Beautiful and Terrible Things: Writing With Purpose 17:04 – Authenticity & Representation in Fiction 21:31 – How Marketing Helped Promote Her Books 27:37 – Advice for Aspiring Writers & New Authors 29:19 – Current Works in Progress 31:54 – How to Connect With S.M. Stevens 💬 In every episode, we explore personal growth, healing, success, and courage. Whether you're a writer, reader, or simply someone who believes in the power of resilience and creativity, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and empowered. 🔗 Connect with S.M. Stevens: 🌐 Website: https://authorsmstevens.com 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/AuthorSMStevens 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/s.m.stevens 🛒 Find Her Books on Amazon: S.M. Stevens on Amazon Subscribe for more inspiring conversations: [https://www.youtube.com/@thelifeunscriptedwithrosabel?sub_confirmation=1] 📚 Grab Rosabel’s book, The Courage to Succeed: A True American Dream: [Amazon] 🌎 Visit the official website for blogs, episodes, and more: [https://rosabelzohfeld.com/] 🔴 Watch more videos like this for inspiration and insight ✨ https://youtu.be/IKB48ZbVE1A?si=XsMQIRc2AGgT2hwl https://youtu.be/J_Hdme3zQsQ?si=5QrlvTRRHGZCr-BJ https://youtu.be/0xc_KgaMC9s?si=7tf6ZnAzp2cXLGqX Connect with Rosabel: Website: [https://rosabelzohfeld.com/] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/rosabelunscripted/] Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/RosabelZunscripted/] Podcast: [https://open.spotify.com/show/0dR0ojKIY3igJLTEnLVUQ8?si=c4dc6866415945a4] #LifeUnscriptedPodcast #PersonalGrowth #CourageToSucceed #HealingJourney#SMStevens #AuthorInterview #WritingJourney #FictionWithPurpose #BookLovers #StorytellingHealing #AuthorLife #SocialJusticeFiction #InspiringAuthors #BeautifulAndTerribleThings