Episode 5: Cynthia Ruchti – Facing the Dawn
Award-winning, bestselling author, and literary agent with Books & Such Literary Management, Cynthia Ruchti, discusses the writing of her new release, Facing the Dawn (Revell, March 2, 2021), including how to give readers breathing space during intense scenes, weaving in spiritual themes, and the artistry in her writing. She also shares her productivity tips for authors. This episode is especially significant for those writers or readers who are interested in exploring the deeper life.
Cynthia Ruchti tells stories hemmed in Hope through her novels, novellas, devotions, and nonfiction, and through speaking for women’s events/retreats and writers’ conferences/workshops. She draws from 33 years of experience writing and producing the 15-minute daily radio broadcast, “The Heartbeat of the Home.” Her books have received recognition from RT Reviewers’ Choice Book of the Year, PW Starred Reviews, Selah Awards, Christian Retailing’s BEST Awards, Golden Scroll Awards and Novel of the Year, The Carol Award, two Christy finalists, and more. She serves as Professional Relations Liaison for American Christian Fiction Writers, is a founding board member of the Deliver Hope ministry, and is part of the worship team at her church. She’s also a literary agent with Books & Such Literary Management. She and her husband live in the heart of Wisconsin, not far from their three children and six grandchildren.
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This is such a wonderful interview Ginny! And Cynthia, I loved listening to your heart and perspective. I learned so much from you!
Jeanette, Cynthia is filled with wisdom and that comes through in this interview. Thank you for listening.