Episode 124: “When Things Go Missing” with Author Deborah Brasket

Posted on by Wynne Leon

Is there anything more exciting than the release of a piece of work you’ve put heart, tears, and years into? In this episode of Sharing the Heart of the Matter podcast, Vicki Atkinson and I talk with author and blogger Deborah Brasket about her debut novel, “When Things Go Missing,” just released this week on September 22nd.

Deborah tells us of the multi-year journey for writing and publishing and how she navigated the twists and turns.

She gives us a sneak peek into her writing productivity and her next series. We are grateful she allotted time in her schedule for podcasting with us!

We are fascinated to hear about her family’s adventure of sailing around the world.  Just like with her incredible book, When Things Go Missing, Deborah knows how to keeps us hooked!

This is a great episode about a fantastic book read. We know you’ll love it!

Takeaways

  • Deborah’s novel explores the impact of a mother’s disappearance on her family.
  • The story highlights themes of loyalty, loss, and dysfunction.
  • Brasket’s personal experiences influenced her writing.
  • The characters’ journeys reflect real-life struggles with identity.
  • The novel’s title encapsulates the essence of loss.
  • Brasket’s sailing adventure inspired her storytelling.
  • The creative process can be long and challenging.
  • Brasket emphasizes the importance of prioritizing writing time.
  • The next book will explore themes of love and rebellion.

Here’s Deborah with the elevator pitch for “When Things Go Missing”:

Here are some ways you can listen and watch:

HoTM Episode 124 transcript

Links for this Episode:

www.deborahjbrasket.com seastonepress@gmail.com

“When Things Go Missing” available on Amazon, Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and all major retailers.

From the Hosts:

Vicki’s book about resilience and love: Surviving Sue; Blog: https://victoriaponders.com/

Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith; Blog: https://wynneleon.com/

49 thoughts on “Episode 124: “When Things Go Missing” with Author Deborah Brasket”

  2. I had a few patients who wished the parent would disappear. Of course, since it didn’t happen, they left the parent instead. Too conventional, I am afraid, but the stories displayed a different kind of challenge, usually.

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      2. Thank you so much, Michelle! I’m so glad my book resonated with you. So lovely for you to reach out and let me know. If you get a chance, could you leave a review of the book on Amazon for me? Reviews really help boost the algorithms that help other readers find my book. Regardless, I’m so pleased you liked my book!!!

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      4. Hi Deborah! I just finished reading your book and I loved it. It was so beautifully written with complex characters that we find ourselves rooting for in different ways. It was such an important reminder that no matter how much distance separates us from our loved ones, there are threads that weave us together. I needed that reminder as my daughters live on opposite ends of the country.

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    4. Thank you, again, Michelle! I just saw your review up on Goodreads. I’ll look for it on Amazon. Sometimes it can take a while showing up there. But I’m just thrilled you loved the novel and are letting other readers know. That means so much.

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  6. I had to chuckle when Deborah went from “I couldn’t wait to sail around the world” to “I couldn’t wait on others to publish my book.” There’s a pattern here-she’s a go-getter. Good luck to Deborah and all her endeavors! 🙂

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  10. this was great, and Deborah was right when she said, quite honestly, that all mothers (parents), have had that moment when they just thought for a second, what if I didn’t take that exit and go home, and then you snap back to reality, and think, but these are the people I love and what would they do, what would I do…? this book sounds great –

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  11. Wonderful interview, Wynne and Vicki. I applaud your consistent efforts in supporting (he)artists in this manner.

    Deborah: It was a delight to actually hear your voice. Quite snappy as in character with our flower sister traits. 😉

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  12. I know I’m a tad late here (out of town) but I had wanted to listen to this. I find it interesting that it was a non-fiction moment of wanting to keep driving that inspired Deborah’s fiction. Wow, Deborah’s adventure took her to the Red Sea, Marquesas etc. That takes grit to go so far and for so many years. Deborah, you are leading such a full and fascinating life. I appreciate that you followed the longer path in your writing cycle, I’m right there with you. 😊 Thanks Vicki and Wynne.

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  13. I enjoyed this conversation. You three radiated such warmth. Deborah’s novel sounds amazing and I could see why it was snatched up right away. Appreciated the insight into the process of working with agents and pitching to publishers. Sounds like so much patience is needed!

    Sailing around the world with family sounds like quite the adventure – Baja, Marquesas et al – and to do it with children and then to write about it for kids is such a blessing. I wouldn’t wait until retirement either if I had the opportunity!

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    1. Thank you for those kinds words, AB! It does take patience, the whole agent, publishing process. As for our sailing trip, I am so glad we did it when we were young. I don’t think we’d have the stamina to do it now, although we did see quite a few old retirees out there when we were sailing.

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