Geraldine DeRuiter, a James Beard award-winning writer and author, discusses her experience with a negative review of her book and how her community turned it around to make it a bestseller.
She shares the personal attacks she faced in the review and the emotional toll it took on her. Despite the hurtful beginning, her community’s support and the negative review actually helped boost the book’s sales.
Geraldine also reflects on her ambition as a child and the importance of perseverance and authenticity in her writing journey. Geraldine shares her experience of how her blog gained traction and how she navigated rejection in her writing career. She emphasizes the importance of putting yourself out there and not being afraid of rejection. She also discusses the fear of stating what you want and offers advice for aspiring writers and creators.
For anyone listening, you can order a copy of If You Can’t Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury on Amazon.
To find out more about Geraldine and read her award-winning blog, visit: https://www.everywhereist.com/about/
Follow Geraldine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheEverywhereist/
I will also be giving away a copy of Geraldine’s latest book to a listener who subscribes and reviews the podcast. You just need to email screenshots to media@hustlingwriters.com.
