The "Texture of Language" with Pulitzer Prize Finalist Eowyn Ivey
My guest today on CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY is Eowyn Ivey, Pulitzer Prize finalist and UK National Book Award winner for her novel, The Snow Child. Her latest book, Black Woods Blue Sky, is out now.Today, we talk about:* how her experience as a bookseller and a journalist helped when she began to tackle writing a novel,* whether the Pulitzer nomination put pressure on her for her next book,* transforming painful personal experience into beautiful, impactful fiction* accepting rejection as part of the process of being a writer,* and so much more.🎤 Got questions for future podcast guests?I ask for podcast Qs on our community chat (available via web browser or Substack app.) Pop in every so often to check for open calls for questions for upcoming guests!🟨 Want more writing advice and community?Join 24,000 writers at CreativeInspiredHappy.com :- Book Club for Writers & Curious Readers, - author interviews- behind-the-scenes of writing life, - creativity mini-challenges, - and more.Podcast booking inquiries:info@creativeinspiredhappy.comWant more of Eowyn?You can find Eowyn on her website, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky. Her books are available at your favorite bookstore or online retailer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.creativeinspiredhappy.com/subscribe