As an author (Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival, German Awakening: Tales from an American Life) and podcaster (Courageous Wordsmith), I explore the intersections of creative process and healing in real life. As a story coach, book writing mentor, and founder of Courageous Wordsmith community, I guide real-life writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works. Lifelong Minnesotan.
🎧 [NEW EPISODE] Writing for Our Lives
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Dear Reader, When Keri and I recorded this episode in late 2022, I was still editing my second memoir for publication and she was drafting a book that's also now nearing publication. The podcast never got produced at that time, but I happened onto the recording this past winter and it caught my attention. Keri and I are still writing today. I'm starting new books and she's preparing to deliver a TED-x Talk this summer. And this conversation feels like a divinely timed gift from our former selves, and a personal invitation to you if you want it. Because yes, I absolutely am writing for my life. I know Keri still agrees. I had a stage one cancer diagnosis this past month. That's all I care to say about that right now, because this gets to be my story first. For now, I want you to know that I have emerged on the other side and am currently cancer free with a heightened sense of awareness: One reason I need to survive IS FOR MY WRITING. I need to write this story for me. And I will share it someday. I have wisdom I am still gaining, and knowledge that people will need. I don't need to justify that impulse nor ask permission. I don't need to know now how it turns out. I am healing. I will be creating. I live into my passions. How about you? Love, Amy PS—If you happen to want to write, you might reach out to me. I'm supporting people JUST LIKE YOU (well, you know, nobody is just like you, but...) in shaping the stories that they feel called to bring into the world. You know, healing stories... the kind we all thirst for and need at this moment. Or check out my website for options. |
Courageous Wordsmith
As an author (Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival, German Awakening: Tales from an American Life) and podcaster (Courageous Wordsmith), I explore the intersections of creative process and healing in real life. As a story coach, book writing mentor, and founder of Courageous Wordsmith community, I guide real-life writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works. Lifelong Minnesotan.
Dear Reader, These are highly uncomfortable times. Times of uncertainty. And we have all been through hard times before, and we have survived them. But also… HOW we get through these times makes a difference. Do they defeat us or help us to heal? Related: Today I released a new podcast episode, second of two in a series featuring my friend Keri Mangis, in which we talk about what it was like backstage in her Minneapolis TEDx talk this summer. Keri shares her backstage experience at her recent...
Dear Reader, This evening at 6:00 at Orchestra Hall, my friend and collaborator Keri Mangis is giving a Minneapolis TedX Talk. Theme: Life, Rewritten. Wondering what that entails? Related: Yesterday I released a new podcast episode featuring Keri, in which we talk about her TedX experience so far. https://courageouswordsmith.simplecast.com/episodes/keri-mangis-110 You can still get a ticket to the TEDx show. I'll be there, so be sure to say hi. Enjoy the episode and travel safely. Love, Amy...
Dear Reader, Two Timely Things for you, with love from me. FIRST: I meant to send you a new podcast this week featuring my friend Keri Mangis in which we discuss her UPCOMING TEDxMINNEAPOLIS TALK AT ORCHESTRA HALL ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 6:00 pm! (All caps, because this is a BIG deal and I am so proud of Keri.) Instead, I'm going to share a link to my most recent podcast with Keri and release our new episode next week, talking about her TEDx experience so far. And if you haven't already...