S5 Ep 2: From Shopping Centre Security to Crime Fiction Author (selling more than 4 million books worldwide): Angela Marsons

Angela Marson’s own story is worthy of a Hollywood film and it has more twists and turns than most crime novels. Angela (or Angie) loved writing as a child but never thought she could be an author. That’s what people from other worlds did. But as an adult Angela carried on writing around her day job, and she started submitting her books to agents. Then the rejections came, and came... and they kept coming for twenty-five years.  But with the help of her partner Julie, every time she got knocked down, they found the strength together to get Angie back up again and carry on. And thank heavens they did because one day everything changed and now she has sold more than four million books.Angie believes, however stuck we feel, we must keep going if we love what we're doing. Her story is one of dedication, inspiration, hard work and resilience. And it’s about having that special someone by your side, whoever they may be who truly believes in you. We also discuss orange ponchos and Russell Brand, but you’ll have to listen to find out why.You can find out all about Angie and her books at : http://angelamarsons-books.com/And just in case you've forgotten, you can keep in touch with me at https://www.elliebarkerwrites.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenextchapterbyelliebarker.substack.com