Paula Renaye

A self-confessed former eggshell walker, emotional wreck and utter failure at keeping her life from falling apart, Paula Renaye is now a full-time writer, certified professional coach, transformational speaker and author of Living the Life You Love: The No-Nonsense Guide to Total Transformation.

Paula is a frequent tough-love expert on talk radio shows and in print media and her television appearances include BookTV. She has won four national book awards for nonfiction and a literary award for fiction.

Paula worked as a self-employed corporate consultant for 17 years while developing her writing career, defining her passion and transforming herself. Writing as Paula Boyd, she and her award-winning Jolene Jackson Mystery Series have been featured in Redbook, Mountain Living, San Antonio Woman, Romantic Times, Colorado Homes and Living and many others. Paula Renaye's recent print media features include Brain World Magazine; Brisbane Times; Sydney Morning Herald; Chicago Tribune; For You Magazine and Glo. Her blog features cut-to-the-chase articles and tips and can be found at www.ToughLoveTalk.com