Book: Grace, Grit & Gratitude
Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My name is Tara Coyote. I live in Kaua’i, Hawaii. I am the author of the bestselling book ‘Grace, Grit & Gratitude: A Cancer Thriver’s Journey from Hospice to Full Recovery with the Healing Power of Horses’. I work with people with horses teaching Equine Facilitated Learning (helping people heal with horses).
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Grace, Grit & Gratitude’ book?
It took a lot of focused effort and determination to write my book. I made myself sit down and write each day, because I knew if I didn’t, I would not have finished it.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Anais Nin, Jean Shinoda Bolen, Linda Kohanov, Mary Oliver, Starhawk
Q4. What’s your favorite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
My favorite spot is here in Kaua’i, Hawaii, where I am fortunate to live. My father’s side of my family is from here going back to the 1870’s, so I feel deep roots here. It is a lovely tropical location, full of tropical breezes, warm ocean and is a beautiful, healing place to live.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
When I wrote my book, it was basically a compilation of 6 years of writing. It took a huge amount of motivation and focus to organize it. So, no there was not a lot to do, but to harness motivation!
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Grace, Grit & Gratitude’ book?
It took me fifteen months of writing, editing and working hard for 1 – 5 hours a day. It generally took me one hour a day, but near the end before publishing my book I was pouring in 3-5 hours in every day.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Grace, Grit & Gratitude’ book to buy?
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Grace, Grit & Gratitude’ ?
For the book cover, I wanted something that would capture the readers attention and tell the story of my healing cancer with horses tale. I wanted something that was beautiful and yet would catch attention.
The title came from the belief of all it took to get through the trials and tribulations that are written about in my book. ‘Grace and Grit’ came from my kundalini yoga teacher friend and ‘Gratitude’ as it took a huge amoutn of gratitude to find my way through the perilous journey!
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I would set the timer for an hour, light a special candle and give it my all during that hour of writing. If I was burnt out from writing or exhausted I would give myself a break.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
It is a tale of discovering great self love, which is the ultimate healing force!
Book Is Available On Amazon
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