Mystery Novel Author: Connecting People through Art.

In this episode, Andrea sits down with mystery novel author, Eric Lodin about his book, We All Have Soft Hearts. Learn about the writing process and rituals that create environments of flow and ways to activate the energy within by tuning in to our strengths.

Publish Date: March 22, 2022.

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This episode was recorded on June 30, 2021. Since we recorded this episode, Eric has been working on a sequel to Soft Hearts. Look for Slumbering Beasts: A Rett Swinson Mystery by Eric Lodin, releasing sometime in May 2022, wherever you buy your books or ebooks.

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TIMESTAMPS

05:37 The novel writing process

06:48 Writing from a woman’s viewpoint

09:55 Getting a book ready for publication

11:00 Getting in the flow

15:16 Connecting to people through art

21:15 Growing up in North Carolina and meeting his wife

23:37 Sparking writing talent at an early age

29:55 Writer’s Block and taking the first step

34:21 What every artist needs

41:25 Eric’s broader mission of helping young people discover their passion

46:26 The Leadership Challenge

48:13 Play to your strengths

50:26 The concept of guilty pleasure

51:52 Using a writing pseudonym

52:35 Bring something to fruition