Antonia Deignan
Antonia Deignan is the mother of five grown children - three young men and two young women. But years before the adventure of motherhood, she parlayed her childhood years of theater into a professional ballet and jazz dance career. Following a bike accident at fifty-five, which temporarily eliminated movement from her daily existence, she found new expression through writing. The years of recovery after the accident became a gift. She rediscovered, and ultimately, found sanctuary in processing survival of childhood trauma through her body’s art and her mind’s dreams. One thing she has learned through writing her memoir is this: her most favorite thing is moving alongside the rhythms within her; it is her soul’s calling. To move is to connect with the rest of the world. She has multiple publications in magazine and online formats, and this is her first book.
In this special episode of LAUNCH PAD we will explore memoir and memories; acting, singing, dancing and the spoken word; historical characters reimagined and what it means to create a life of meaning and purpose. Tuck in psychology, abuse, fantasy, and family secrets and this episode promises to deliver entertainment, information, and a growing to-be-read pile! Join these She Writes Press authors and learn about their unique tales and lives just as you fall in love with these authors and think about your next great read.