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.
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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. 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 PS—On another note, you may have heard that I recently completed my certification for Level 4 Quantum Human Design. This half-price rate is only valid until the end of September. (You can pay now and schedule your reading for anytime before the end of the year.) The people who have already received readings from me have been amazed on how spot-on these readings are. Reply to this email with questions. |
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, 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...
Dear Reader, Cara Pacific Campbell was the first person who took me up on my offer of a 1:1 Book Writing Mentorship and put her trust in me. I was grateful that someone so vibrant felt drawn to working with me. Looking back, it makes perfect sense. When we let ourselves pay attention, we're drawn to our people. Cara and I are both high-performing women who worked hard and paid a steep price with our health. As in, our bodies made us quit our careers when our minds thought that we could—had...