Elizabeth Fremantle shares her experiences of rejection, starting with being expelled from school at a young age. She felt unjustly labeled as a bad influence and struggled to overcome the rejection. However, her desire to be a writer motivated her to go back to university as a mature student and pursue her passion.
Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of finding a way back from early rejection and not letting it define one’s future. She also discusses the impact of rejection on her writing career, including the rejection of multiple novels before finding success with her fourth book. Elizabeth reflects on the constant drive to achieve more and the role of luck and timing in her success. In this conversation, Ellizabeth discusses her journey as a writer, including the process of getting her book, Queen’s Gambit, published and the challenges of being a visible author.
She also talks about the experience of having her book adapted into a film and the importance of letting go of creative control. Elizabeth emphasizes the need to not take rejection personally and to understand that external factors can influence the success of a book. She shares her ongoing goals and challenges, including writing a screenplay.
For anyone listening, you can order a copy of Firebrand, as well as Elizabeth’s other books, on Amazon or at your local Indie bookseller: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B00A8EMFY2
To find out more about Elizabeth Freemantle and her books, visit: http://www.elizabethfremantle.com/
Follow Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizfremantle/
I will also be giving away a copy of Elizabeth’s latest book to a listener who subscribes and reviews the podcast. You just need to email screenshots to media@hustlingwriters.com.
