"I wasn't interested in writing about my own cancer journey, but I was interested in the idea of what if my situation had been flipped." — Ann Bancroft In this heartfelt episode of "Uncorking a Story," host Michael Carlon sits down with Ann Bancroft, a remarkable two-time breast cancer survivor who has made her literary debut at the age of 71. Bancroft shares her journey from a career in journalism to becoming a novelist, the challenges she faced during her cancer treatments, and how she found inspiration in the small joys of life. Her debut novel, "Almost Family," explores the power of unlikely friendships and the healing nature of love. Join us as we uncork Ann's inspiring story of resilience, creativity, and finding purpose in every chapter of life. Key Topics: Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: Insights into Ann's personal experience with breast cancer, the treatments she underwent, and the emotional and physical impact. Transition from Journalism to Fiction: Ann discusses her shift from a long career in journalism to writing fiction, emphasizing the challenges and creative freedom it brought. Writing as Therapy: The therapeutic and transformative power of writing, and how Ann used it to process her experiences and emotions. Finding Joy in Small Moments: How Ann's cancer journey taught her to appreciate the small, beautiful moments in life. Creating "Almost Family": The inspiration behind her debut novel and the significance of its themes, such as found family and facing terminal illness with humor and honesty. Overcoming Publishing Challenges: Ann's path to getting her novel published, including the setbacks and the eventual success with a hybrid publisher. Encouraging Aspiring Writers: Advice and motivation for aspiring writers, especially those who might think it’s too late to start their literary journey. Buy Almost Family Amazon: https://amzn.to/4eVDxyV Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9781647426668 Connect with Ann Website: https://annbancroftauthor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552070758051 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bancroftann/ Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecarlon/ #UncorkingAStory #AnnBancroft #CancerSurvivor #AuthorJourney #AlmostFamily #WritingTherapy #Inspiration #Resilience #BookLovers #LiteraryDebut Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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