Tom Ryan is taking the literary world by storm in the young adult fiction genre. His first novel Way to Go, was chosen as one of the most important works in the history of Nova Scotia. Born and raised in Cape Breton he still considers NS the perfect place to live and spends a few months there every year. Authentic, insightful and talented and so so inspiring -I loved this conversation!

Golden Nuggets:

•His biggest challenge in life was “gaining the confidence to make the decision to leap into becoming a full time creative professional.” -Who can’t relate to this?? Especially us creatives.

•To aspiring writers his advice is to read as much as possible. Read what you like but also read outside of your comfort zone. Practice. Practice. PRACTICE.

•Find out what professional failure taught him the value and power of story.

•”You never get a second to put something out in front of people.”

•Tom came out at the age of 30 and that is what was right for him. He hopes that his work gives others the courage to come out (at a younger or any age) and feel good about themselves.

Producers: Tanya Chedrawy & Michael Boyd

Host: Tanya Chedrawy tanyamedia.com

Guest: Tom Ryan http://www.tomryanauthor.com/

Recorded through the facilities of Podcast Atlantic

Sound Recording and Editing by Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic

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