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.

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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.