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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 24 MIN

Observations from a Wheelchair: Penelope Gemmell on Disability, MS & Becoming an Author | Podcast

from Morpheus Publishing Author's Spotlight · host Justine Martin

Welcome to the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing!In this heartfelt episode, host Justine Martin, founder and CEO of Morpheus Publishing, sits down with inspiring author Penelope Gemmell, who shares the powerful story behind her debut book, Observations from a Wheelchair.Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2001, Penelope's journey from intensive care nurse to published author is one of resilience, humour, and unexpected empowerment through disability. This episode dives deep into:🔹 Penelope's journey from walking aids to embracing wheelchair life🔹 Her candid reflections on disability, independence, and public perception🔹 How the Morpheus Inner Circle Writing Group helped her become a published author🔹 The emotional and practical realities of writing with a chronic illness🔹 Why Observations from a Wheelchair is a must-read for allies, carers, and anyone navigating life with a disabilityGet your copy of Observations from a Wheelchair by Penelope Gemmel:📖 Paperback: https://amzn.asia/d/6xJ6Ye7📱 Kindle: https://amzn.asia/d/6AHeh5zConnect with Penelope Gemmell on the following channels:Website: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/authors/penelope-mcnallyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/penelope.mcnallyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/penel3320/   Connect with Justine Martin and Justine Martin Corporation:JUSTINE MARTINAward winning Speaker, Author, Artist, Coach, PublisherWebsite: https://linktr.ee/justinemartincorporationEmail: [email protected]: +61403564942Ready to start your writing journey? Then Morpheus Publishing might be for you! Learn more here on how we can help you: https://www.morpheuspublishing.com.au/

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Welcome to the Author Spotlight Podcast by Morpheus Publishing! In this heartfelt episode, host Justine Martin, founder and CEO of Morpheus Publishing, sits down with inspiring author Penelope Gemmell, who shares the powerful story behind her debut book, Observations from a Wheelchair. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in 2001, Penelope's journey from intensive care nurse to published author is one of resilience, humour, and unexpected empowerment through disability. This episode dives...

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