How Journalism Shaped a Debut Novel: Roni Robbins on Hands of Gold

In this episode of the Authors On Mission Podcast, host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Roni Robbins to discuss how her 40-year career in journalism became the foundation for her debut novel, Hands of Gold. Robbins shares how reporting skills like research, organization, and storytelling helped her transform her grandfather’s oral history into a compelling, historically accurate work of fiction. She also opens up about resilience, silver linings in hardship, and her upcoming sequel, From Hands of Gold to a Mighty Arm.What You’ll Learn:📚 How journalism skills translate into powerful storytelling for fiction.🎙️ Why literary license allows authors to enhance drama and character arcs.💡 The importance of resilience and finding silver linings in tragedy.✍️ Practical tips for aspiring authors: start writing, research thoroughly, and use online resources.🔑 How a done-for-you approach can simplify the writing and publishing journey.Whether you’re an aspiring writer looking for guidance, a journalist curious about applying your skills to fiction, or simply someone seeking inspiration from stories of perseverance, this conversation will give you valuable insights into turning personal history into a powerful book.🎙️ Check out more amazing author journey stories in Authors On Mission podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12U5nbvPkcgC83VK9j4lPM?si=6ddaaa0c8a034436 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-on-mission/id1585639049 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@authorsonmission #AuthorsOnMission #PodcastInterview #RoniRobbins #HandsOfGold #WritingTips #JournalismToFiction #BookWritingJourney #BestSeller