ABOUT THIS EPISODE
How much can change in a year or three or more? In this special anniversary episode, Hope and Donna reflect on their journeys as authors and podcasters through a fun and revealing “Then vs. Now” conversation. From evolving writing processes and shifting definitions of success to behind-the-scenes podcast moments, they share what’s changed, what’s stayed the same, and what they wish they’d known from the start. Honest, insightful, and full of personality, this episode is a celebration of the winding path of writing life.
SHOW NOTES:
How has your approach to writing changed from when you first started to today?
What did you believe about writing or publishing early on that you see differently now?
What used to intimidate you most about writing—and does it still?
What were your goals as a writer when you began, and how have they shifted?
When did you first feel like a “real writer,” and has that feeling changed?
How has your confidence—in your voice, your stories, and your place in the writing world—evolved?
What’s one aspect of podcasting that has changed from when you first started?
What did you think your favorite part of podcasting would be vs. what is it?
What is the biggest lesson you learned from podcasting?
How do you define “success” as an author today compared to when you started?
What’s one piece of advice you would give your earlier writing self?
Surprise: Rapid Fire Questions
Authors Talking Bookish https://www.authorstalkingbookish.com
Hope Gibbs, author of Where the Grass Grows Blue https://www.authorhopegibbs.com/
Donna Norman-Carbone, author of All That is Sacred & Of Lies and Honey https://www.donnanormancarbone.com
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