Media & Press - S J Williams Author
SJ Williams is the award-winning author of The Auburn Guide: A True Story of Spirit, Survival and Awakening, a deeply personal memoir exploring trauma, healing, spiritual awakening and transformation through lived experience.
The Auburn Guide has been awarded Silver in the Readers’ Choice Book Awards and received an outstanding 5-star review, recognising its compassionate and practical approach to healing, self-discovery and spiritual growth.
Sarah has appeared on radio and podcasts and has been featured in author interviews discussing the inspiration behind The Auburn Guide, her writing journey, spiritual awakening, intuition and the real-life experiences that shaped her book.
Sarah is available for podcast and radio interviews, author features, media interviews and speaking opportunities.
About the Book (Media Overview)
The Auburn Guide is a deeply personal memoir rooted in lived experience, exploring trauma, healing, survival, and spiritual awakening.
Rather than offering abstract spiritual theory, the book combines honest storytelling with practical reflections that help readers reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and trust their own inner guidance.
The book has resonated with readers looking for authentic stories of healing and is available worldwide.
Awards & Recognition
The Auburn Guide - Readers’ Choice Book Awards
🥈 SILVER AWARD WINNER
⭐ 5-STAR REVIEW
The Auburn Guide: A True Story of Spirit, Survival and Awakening has received a Silver Award from the Readers’ Choice Book Awards, together with a 5-star professional review.
“A courageous, compassionate, and practical memoir that offers both solace and tools for transformation.”
Readers’ Choice Book Awards
About the Book (Extended Description)
The Auburn Guide is a deeply personal memoir rooted in lived experience, shaped by adversity, loss, and a profound journey of healing. It explores not only what it means to survive, but how life's most difficult experiences can become a catalyst for growth, self-awareness, and spiritual awakening.
Blending personal storytelling with gentle reflection, the book invites readers to pause, reconnect with themselves, and explore their own inner world. Throughout the story, practical exercises encourage grounding, emotional healing, and the development of intuition in a way that is accessible, compassionate, and easy to follow.
At its heart, The Auburn Guide is about moving beyond survival and learning to trust yourself, discover meaning in life's challenges, and embrace the possibility of transformation.
What Readers Are Saying
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"A thoughtful and encouraging read that explains spiritual ideas in plain language. The author's open and honest writing style makes the book feel deeply personal and relatable."
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"This book had me bawling, chuckling and clutching my pearls in outrage. The exercises are so easily explained, and the story stays with you long after you've finished reading."
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"After reading The Auburn Guide, I felt grounded and realised what is truly important in life. It inspired me to make positive, life-changing choices."
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"An easy-to-follow guide to healing, intuition and personal growth. Warm, authentic and accessible, even for readers who are new to spirituality."
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"A compelling and deeply personal journey through survival, healing and awakening. The practical exercises make it more than a memoir - it becomes a guide for your own journey."
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"Readers looking for practical spiritual guidance will enjoy this book. Honest, heartfelt and encouraging, it offers hope without ever feeling preachy."
Author Bio - S J Williams Author
SJ Williams is the author name of Sarah Williams, writer of The Auburn Guide: A True Story of Spirit, Survival and Awakening. Drawing on her lived experience of trauma, healing and spiritual awakening, Sarah writes with honesty, compassion and hope.
For over 30 years, Sarah has worked in caring and educational roles, supporting people through life's challenges. Her experiences together with a lifelong interest in spirituality and as a spiritual teacher helping others to trust their intuition and connect to their higher good, eventually inspired her to write The Auburn Guide, with quite a few nudges from her spirit guides.
Through open storytelling and practical reflection, Sarah encourages readers to reconnect with themselves, trust their intuition, and discover that healing is possible - even after life's most difficult experiences.
The Auburn Guide is her first published book and reflects her belief that spiritual awakening doesn't have to be overwhelming. It can become a journey towards greater self-understanding, resilience, and inner peace.
Media Coverage
Magazine Feature
Witches
Featured in the Autumn 2026 Witches Magazine
Lifestyle Cyprus
Featured in Lifestyle Living Cyprus 🇨🇾
I was delighted to be featured in the August 2026 edition of Lifestyle Living Cyprus Magazine with a two-page article, “Sarah Williams: A Decade of Healing, Hope and Finding Her Voice.”
The feature shares the personal journey behind The Auburn Guide, from healing and spiritual awakening to finally finding the courage to tell my story. Seeing my journey and my book in print here in Cyprus was a very special moment. 💜
Lifestyleliving Cyprus - The award winning Lifestyle magazine
Featured Radio Interview
Listen to SJ Williams discussing The Auburn Guide, the real-life experiences behind the book, healing after trauma, and spiritual awakening in this interview with Stan on Sapphire Radio Paphos.
Podcast Interview
On The Behind The Shades Show, I shared how I became stronger than my trauma and discovered that healing isn’t about forgetting what happened - it’s about refusing to let my past control my future. I’m learning to face my pain, understand my triggers, rebuild my confidence, and reclaim who I am. My trauma is part of my story, but it does not define my future.
I joined Rusty Diamond on The Public Access Podcast for a lively conversation about The Auburn Guide, spiritual awakening, intuition, manifestation and some of the stranger synchronicities that have shaped my journey.
From moving to Cyprus to those unforgettable “WTF just happened?” moments, we explore the real-life experiences behind my book - with plenty of laughter along the way.
Listen to Episode 671: WTF Moments and Spiritual Awakening with Sarah Williams.
I was delighted to join Loot Bryon Smith as a podcast guest on Enlightened Empowered Evolved to talk about The Auburn Guide, my personal journey, and the experiences that inspired my writing.
In this conversation, I share more about healing, spiritual awakening, trusting your intuition, and how some of life's most challenging experiences can ultimately lead us towards growth and transformation.
Featured Author Interview
I'm delighted to share my first author interview with Open Shelf, where I discuss the inspiration behind The Auburn Guide, my writing journey, and how lived experience became a story of healing, resilience, and spiritual awakening.
Interview Topics
Sarah Williams is available for interviews and podcasts covering:
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The inspiration behind The Auburn Guide
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Spiritual awakening and personal transformation
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Healing from trauma through writing
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The role of intuition in everyday life
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Finding hope after adversity
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The journey from lived experience to published author
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Why my memoir can help others heal
Media Enquiries & Interview Requests
If you'd like to arrange an interview, podcast appearance, author feature, speaker opportunity or media enquiry with SJ Williams, please use the contact form below. Sarah will respond as soon as possible.