Teri Brown|PBP|47: Enjoying the Downhills
Teri Brown shares her transformative journey of riding across the United States on a tandem bicycle with her husband, exploring themes of emotional healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Through powerful storytelling, she discusses the metaphor of 'double-butted adventures' and the life lessons learned along the way, including the importance of enjoying the journey, not quitting on bad days, and embracing one's emotions. Teri also reflects on her transition from a challenging past to becoming a published author and podcast host, offering valuable advice for aspiring writers and readers.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Teri Brown and Her Journey
03:14 The Meaning Behind 'Double-Butted Adventure'
06:06 The Emotional Journey of a Bold Adventure
09:26 Healing Through Adventure and Self-Discovery
12:21 The Logistics of the Bicycle Ride Across America
15:14 Experiencing the Diversity of America on aBicycle
17:59 The Birth of an Author: From Writing toPublishing
21:10 The Importance of Community for Authors
24:05 Advice for Aspiring Readers and Writers
28:52 Finding the Right Books for You
31:39 The Journey of Writing a Book
34:57 Life Lessons from the Ride
38:52 Overcoming Bad Days
49:30 Advice for Starting New Adventures
56:09 Call to Action
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Teri M Brown
Author
Teri M. Brown – Award-Winning Author | World Traveler | Adventure Seeker
Born in Athens, Greece to an Air Force family and raised across the globe, Teri M. Brown turned a lifelong love of words into a powerhouse writing career. A UNC Greensboro graduate, she first conquered nonfiction with five acclaimed real-estate and finance books, then pivoted to fiction after winning the 2017 Anita Bloom Ornoff Award. Since 2022, Teri has unleashed a torrent of award-winning historical novels:
Sunflowers Beneath the Snow (2022) – 12 awards, a gripping tale set in Ukraine
An Enemy Like Me (2023) – a staggering 27 awards, WWII from the enemy’s side
Daughters of Green Mountain Gap (2024) – already 5 awards, Appalachian healers across generations
Her short story “The Youngest Lighthouse Keeper” appears in the anthology Feisty Deeds (2024), and 2025 brings two bold new voices: the inspirational memoir 10 Little Rules for a Double-Butted Adventure (Feb 2025), born from crossing America on a tandem bicycle, and the heartwarming children’s book Little Lola and Her Big Dream, teaching kids to chase giant dreams no matter who says no. Wife, mom, grandma, ballroom dancer, bridge shark, bargain hunter, beach bum, and shower soloist, Teri lives to mentor writers and ignite big dreams in everyone she meets.
Discover her worlds at www.terimbrown.com