# Ep. 189 - Alison Gieschen: Sail On

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Published: 2026-02-17T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://storiesfromreallife.substack.com/p/ep-189-alison-gieschen-sail-on
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Duration seconds: 2315

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Show Notes (Bullet Points) 🔸 Key Topics Covered * Alison’s journey from running a horse farm and teaching to sailing around the world. * How her early passion for adventure propelled her toward blue-water sailing. * The creative process of writing while essentially living on the ocean. * The role of resilience, fear, and personal transformation in challenging environments. * Storytelling techniques that draw inspiration from real world experiences and mythic imagination. * Practical tips for listeners dreaming of their own reinvention — whether through travel, writing, or life change. 🔸 Books & Projects Mentioned * Blue Ridge – Award-winning novel influenced by lifetime experience with people and place. * The Legend of Altor & Julia’s Vaulting Dream – Children’s and middle-grade fiction inspired by equestrian roots. * Riding the Waves of Reality: Tales of Turmoil and Triumph – Nonfiction sailing memoir. * The Seven – A sweeping novel blending fantasy with deep human themes of judgment, connection, and redemption. * Upcoming title: Seanna – Mermaid Tales (children’s ocean-themed fiction). Alison Gieschen's Website Stories from Real Life Get full access to Melvin E. Edwards at storiesfromreallife.substack.com/subscribe

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