She Turned Real Love Into a Novel With Debora Masterson

What happens when a once-in-a-lifetime love story becomes a book you have to tell? ❤️📖On this episode of Stop, Look & Listen, host LeTroy Gardner sits down with author, artist, and storyteller Debora Masterson to dive deep into her powerful new novel, Freedom Quest: A Love Story. Inspired by her real-life relationship with musician Craig Ingraham, this conversation uncovers a journey of love, loss, music, and legacy that spans decades.🎶Debora opens up about the emotional process of writing during the pandemic, why she chose to fictionalize real events, and how she’s preserving the legacy of a brilliant but largely unknown artist. From the rise and fall of the band Freedom Quest to deeply personal experiences involving identity, trauma, and resilience, this story goes far beyond romance—it’s about purpose.She also shares her creative roots in dance and theater, including her time performing in a major touring production with Sammy Davis Jr.—a pivotal chapter that helped shape her artistic path.🔥 In this episode, we explore:The real love story behind Freedom QuestTurning grief into creative purposeThe hidden legacy of musician Craig IngrahamWriting truth through fictionWhat’s next: Keeping Secrets and future adaptations 🎥If you believe in love stories that last beyond a lifetime, this episode is for you.🔗 Connect with Deborah Masterson:🌐 Website: https://www.deboramasterson.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomquestbook/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedomquestbook/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomQuestBook 🛒 Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQ573WV4🎧 Join LeTroy Gardner and the Stop, Look & Listen family for more powerful conversations:🌍 www.pushplaypods.com