Episode 38

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18th Sep 2023

Episode 38 - Interview with young Author, Shanti Hershenson

In this weeks episode of the Choosing Happy podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Shanti Hershenson, who has published over 14 books and is only 15 years old.

She describes how she started writing her first book at 12 years old and what has inspired her to keep going. This is an inspiring and fascinating episode.

I know there are authors, old and young, who will be motivated by her energy and commitment to writing, and her determination to get her books out to the world and those she wants to impact.

We discuss:

  • Her journey over the last few years and how she came to write her first novel
  • Her writing and editing process
  • How advice for other authors and would be authors, young and old

You can find Shanti on her website at - https://www.shantihershenson.com/

Or on Social media:

Instagram - @shantihershenson

Twitter: @shantihersh

TikTok: @shantiwhowrites

And you can find her books on Amazon.

Shanti Hershenson's first two novellas were published when she was in the sixth grade, although her writing journey started long before then. Ever since she could hold a pencil, marker, or crayon, she was creating stories. They started from pictures, mere scribbles, and eventually, turned into captivating tales.

I do hope you find this episode useful. Please share if you think someone you know would benefit from Shanti's story. Please leave a review if you enjoyed it.

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