John DeDakis: Journalism, Grief, and the Power of Writing

In this episode of The MisFitNation Show, host Rich LaMonica sits down with John DeDakis, former CNN journalist turned award-winning novelist, editor, writing coach, and keynote speaker. With 45 years in journalism, including 25 years at CNN, John covered presidents, riots, and history in the making—while also facing unimaginable personal losses: his sister to suicide and his son to a heroin overdose. John shares how these experiences shaped his acclaimed Lark Chadwick thriller series, and how writing can become a powerful tool for healing from grief and trauma. He also pulls back the curtain on publishing—sharing his 10-year journey to find an agent and how persistence and resilience fuel success in both writing and life. 📚 Whether you’re an aspiring writer, navigating grief, or simply love political thrillers, this conversation will leave you inspired. 👉 Subscribe for more powerful stories: https://www.youtube.com/@The_MisFitNation #WritingCommunity #GriefHealing #PoliticalThriller #Journalism #MisFitNation #JohnDeDakis #VeteranPodcast #AuthorInterview #BookTalk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices