Memoir
Date Published: September 1
Publisher: Acorn Publishing
Warrior’s aren't born, they are forged from the harsh experiences that shape them as they strive to defend what is sacred and true. And geniuses aren’t born either—or are they? Courtney Ramm would know, as she’s one of 229 offspring born from the controversial “Genius Sperm Bank”, a genetic experiment that existed in the 1980s and ‘90s. With a predisposition for “genius”, Courtney found herself driven toward success. Following her passion for dance, by the age of eight she was studying at the renowned School of American Ballet and soon thereafter, performing on New York’s greatest stages. At twenty-five years old, she acted upon a strong inner calling to start her own dance company—in Hawaii.
Moving across the globe from the concrete jungle of Manhattan to the tropical jungle in Hawaii, Courtney brought along her endless to-do lists and a strong determination to succeed. But one thing was missing from the picture-perfect life she had imagined: a perfect husband.
When she first locked eyes with Marcus at a spiritual gathering, she sensed something was off in the uncanny intensity of his stare. But she dove into a relationship anyway, not grasping the graveness and outright danger of the decision.
Eris Rising is a story of breaking deep karmic patterns, grappling with the calling of destiny, and changing long-held karma into mission. With the powerful feminine warrior spirit of Eris as inspiration, this memoir shows how it’s possible to move forward after life-altering “mistakes”, and recover the true “genius” within.
Interview
with Courtney Ramm
What
was the hardest scene from your book to write?
The
hardest scene to write by far was what I call the “call scene”.
Basically, the “car scene” is the climax of the dangerous
situation I was in. In order to write this scene, I had to call upon
every sense memory of that experience, which was extremely difficult
because it was an incredibly painful event. I was so proud of myself
and highly relieved when I finished writing that scene!
Why
did you choose to write in your particular field or genre?
Before
I started writing, I debated whether to write my story as it happened
(memoir) or fictionalize it to make it a novel. It wasn’t an easy
decision because I saw benefits to both. What made me decide on
memoir was that my story was so wild that it really didn’t need any
extra embellishment to make it exciting. For better or for worse, my
life events during that time were unfolding very much like a
novel–except it was all true.
If
you write in more than one genre, how do you balance them?
In
college I studied poetry, and I love both reading and writing poetry.
However Eris Rising
is my first published book and I wasn’t writing anything else at
the same time, so I was able to focus all my efforts on one project.
What
did you enjoy most about writing this book?
I
found writing to be a cathartic process and helped me process
traumatic and painful events in a new way, much different that
therapy or counseling provided.
What
book that you have read has most influenced your life?
There
are so many wonderful books that have influenced my life! What comes
to mind first the Medical Medium series of books, in which the author
is channeling the Spirit of Compassion to receive advanced
health-related information. The information in those books has
changed so much about my life and how I take care of myself.
Tell
us a little about yourself? Perhaps something not many
people
know?
While
I’m often focused and driven, I am a very silly person and I love
to laugh! I’ve been this way for as long as I can remember. I love
spending time with people who share my love of laughter!
Can
you tell us something about your book that is not in the summary?
The
events of my book take place over 16 months. Many people will be able
to relate to my story, however the sheer intensity of what went
through, and how it was all squished into a compact 16-month
experience is what makes it especially unusual.
About the Author
Born and raised in the heart of New York City, Courtney Ramm has followed her passion for dance since childhood, which led to a career as a professional dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She’s directed dance schools, performed, and taught all over the world, from Singapore to Thailand to Manhattan.
With her Master’s degree in Dance Education, Courtney has led wellness retreats in Hawaii, focusing on empowerment and transformation. Courtney is the founder and artistic director of RammDance, a non-profit dedicated to keeping the legacy of modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan alive. She blends her love of dance with holistic healing, and is a certified Pilates instructor, Yoga teacher, Ayurvedic consultant, Theta healer, Master Detox Chef, and Reiki practitioner.
Alongside her focused training and career in dance, writing has always been one of Courtney’s passions. She knew she would write a book—although she never imagined her memoir would take such a twisted turn.
Courtney is a full-time single mama to two toddlers. Eris Rising is her first book.
1 comments:
Great interview, sounds like a terrific read, thanks for sharing with me!
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