Reflections on joy, silence, hearing loss, creativity, and the inner life.

Category: Silent Courage

Silent Courage 2025: A Year of Transformation, Challenges, and New Beginnings

2025 will always stand out to me as the year I published my debut book – Silent Courage: An Introvert’s Authentic Journey with Hearing Loss. Other highlights were welcoming a new puppy and upgrading my hearing aids. 1 Silent Courage 2025: From Book to Business 1.1 The Early Days Don’t think you’ll publish a book…

9 December 2025
An Audiologist Reviews Silent Courage: A Lived Experience of Hearing Loss

Silent Courage shares the lived experience of hearing loss and introversion, blending research with reflection. In this review, an audiologist highlights both its strengths and challenges, offering insight into why lived experience matters.

14 October 2025
Silent Courage Stew: A Comfort Dish for the Quietly Resilient

A soulful, slightly silly recipe for anyone quietly navigating life with hearing loss and introvert grit—plus a free downloadable card to keep or share.

23 July 2025
Behind the Pages: The Story Behind Silent Courage: An Introvert’s Authentic Journey with Hearing Loss

One of the most meaningful parts of writing this book was revisiting the vulnerable moments of my life and realising how far I’ve come. By sharing my journey, I hope you’ll find the courage to embrace your own.

28 February 2025
Writing Reviews: Take an Informative but Gentle Approach

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that reading has always been my escape from life’s harsh realities. Even more so after I lost my job in 2018, I started writing book reviews in 2020, aiming to help readers and authors connect.

21 February 2025
Silent Courage: A Strong Launch with Top Rankings, Positive Reviews, and Early Sales Success

Since Wednesday night, February 12, 2025, when my book went live on Amazon, I’ve regularly shared my sales rankings with ChatGPT for analysis. As a debut author, I had no idea how to interpret these rankings. From those discussions, I’ve asked ChatGPT to compile and write this report on the progress of my book. The…

20 February 2025
It is Here! Silent Courage: An Introvert’s Authentic Journey with Hearing Loss

Starting in 2024, I never imagined it would be the year when I wrote my first book. I regret not writing the date down when I started, but I know it was about mid-February. I am very logical, so it made sense to start by creating an outline for my book, and then I did…

14 February 2025
The Journey Begins Soon—Are You Ready to Join Me?

The wait is almost over! Silent Courage:An Introvert’s Authentic Journey with Hearing Loss will officially launch soon, and I am thrilled to share this journey with you. This book is a labour of love, and I created it with you in mind—whether you’re an introvert, have hearing loss, or are simply looking for inspiration to face your…

10 February 2025
Cover Reveal: The Start of an Authentic Journey

Whenever I look at the final cover of my book, Silent Courage: An Introvert’s Authentic Journey with Hearing Loss, I feel an overwhelming sense of connection. It perfectly captures the heart of my story and the message I hope to share with readers.

4 February 2025
Silent Courage: The Tested Covers that Failed

Creating a book cover was something I never imagined would be so challenging. As a part-time writer, I’ve always been more of a word person than a visual one. While I understand the importance of a compelling cover, I didn’t have the financial means to hire a designer. So, I decided to experiment on my…

31 January 2025