S03E02-102 Cecelia de Gzell Interview Part 1 of 2

Host: Dianna Evans Guest: Cecelia De Gzell Show Notes: First Book June 2025 Second book March 10 2026. Lost count with the number od Drafts for the first draft. Used a self publishing service - The book Reality Always loved reading and writing but knew it wasn't a career. Didn't grow up in a medical family; had a strong personal drive. Loved science. Burnout in 2019 brought her back to the craft of writing.  Writing the book was a chance to balance out experiences  Her avatar was people like her. Limited writing time around her work, but writes notes when she is between sessions. Only 2ish hours a week to write Likes to write in silence When rejected: Limit how long she can feel down and her family has been supportive. Made sure she was kind to herself. Motivation: Always excited to get back to it. Fast Fire Questions: 1.      What colour best describes your personality? Red 2.      Is your main character capable of antihero actions? Yes 3.      What is your favourite fictional holiday destination? Officially don't know but she mentioned fourth wing and banksia college. 4.      Would you ever swap places with any of your characters? No 5.      Would you main character save a loved one or save the world? Don't know   Buffy night: ER Tv show and how it inspired her to become a Dr.   Guest Bio: Cecelia Gzell is a debut Author of the novel 'The Swell' which was released in June. As a radiation Oncologist who specialises in the treatment of patients with brain tumours. She had 14 peer reviewed medical publications and a PHD in glioblastoma research and is a regular presenter at international and national conferences. A period of burnout in 2019 reignited an old passion for writing and 'The Swell' is her debut novel. She lives in Sydney with her husband and 3 children and a goofy sheepadoodle, Fudge, who keeps escaping. Both her work and family exhaust her but provide endless fodder for the imagination. Dr de Gzell is aiming to release the second book in the series, 'Caught in the undertow' in 2026.   Links Website: cedegzellauthor.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cedegzell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ce_degzell_author/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/C-E-De-Gzell/author/B0F9LJM99Y?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true   Contact Finding Elara Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingElara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast  Discord: https://discord.gg/YAhRF6J2     Contact BCP Discord: https://discord.gg/Ap8EWpPn BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcp.creative/ BCP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577758720164   Treasure Chest:  From Cecilia: Tote Bag with Bookmark and Magnet (From BCP:) Signed copy of  The Swell to go in Tote bag. From BCP: 1 Season Three coffee cup   Music by: Izzy  Name:   Podcast Music