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What does it take to pivot from political journalism to running a destination wedding empire, starring in a reality TV show, and becoming a bestselling fiction author? In this episode of H.E.R. Amplified, host Sharissa Bradley chats with the multitalented Sandy Malone. Sandy takes us through her colorful life story, from reporting on police beats and writing for The Wall Street Journal to coordinating disaster relief after Hurricane Maria and leading the Police Tribune. She opens up about the vulnerability of publishing fiction, her Jekyll Island book series, her upcoming novel Thicker Than Blood, and her essential advice for aspiring female writers.
Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Welcome to H.E.R. Amplified
- 00:43 – Early Writing Dreams & High School Newspaper Controversy
- 02:50 – Journalism at Ohio State, Georgetown & The Wall Street Journal
- 04:45 – Switching to DC Public Affairs & Discovering Vieques Island
- 06:20 – Running 19 Weddings a Month & TLC's Wedding Island
- 08:50 – Hurricane Maria, Emergency Evacuations, and Moving On
- 12:00 – Writing for Brides, HuffPost, and Becoming Editor-in-Chief of Police Tribune
- 18:00 – Transitioning to Fiction: Escape to Jekyll Island & Thicker Than Blood
- 23:15 – Advice for Female Authors: Knowing Your Ending & Ignoring Doubters
Connect with Sandy Malone:
Website: https://sandymalone.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandynmalone/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandyMaloneWIV
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sandy.malone
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-malone-author/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SandyMaloneAuthor/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SandyMaloneBooks
Watch this on youtube: https://youtu.be/QH72ogV9AgA
