Episode Details

On this inspiring episode of Authority on Demand Podcast (formerly Authors On Mission Podcast), host Danielle Hutchinson sits down with author Cindy Fazzi to discuss her remarkable 30-year journey to publishing the Domingo series.

Cindy shares how her original manuscript was once rejected for being “uncommercial” and how years later, she reinvented the story into a compelling thriller by shifting the perspective and embracing a more marketable genre. She also opens up about the importance of Filipino-American representation in literature, the challenges of traditional publishing, and the resilience it takes to keep pursuing your dream despite rejection.

Listeners will also hear how extensive research, authentic storytelling, and a powerful personal mission helped shape the Domingo series into the success it is today.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• How changing perspective transformed Cindy’s novel into a thriller

• Why defining your purpose helps you survive rejection

• The value of authentic research in storytelling

• How persistence can open unexpected publishing opportunities

• Why representation in mainstream literature matters

This episode is a reminder that success doesn’t always happen overnight. Sometimes the journey takes years of growth, rewriting, setbacks, and unwavering belief in your story. If you’ve ever felt discouraged in your creative journey, Cindy’s story will inspire you to keep going.

🔗 Explore More Cindy Fazzi:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindyfazzi/?hl=en

YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkzX96gEAthpVcrkESBjnPw

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fazzicindy/

https://bsky.app/profile/cindyfazzi.bsky.social

🔗 Book Purchase: The Domingo Series

https://www.cindyfazzi.com/

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