066 Esme Symes-Smith (Author )

After cutting their teeth on a steady diet of fanfiction in the South-West of England, Esme Symes-Smith wandered north to Wales for their degree in Literature and Creative Writing then promptly migrated to Missouri after meeting their wife on Tumblr.Esme has been a ghostwriter, an editor, a frozen-yogurt seller, a caffeine dealer, and now wrangles preschoolers for a livingOn Today’s episode, Esme shares their journey of embracing their pronouns and how that led to living with greater confidence. They also shared how that confidence led to finishing out their novel that is to be released later in 2022. We go on to discuss the writing process, the reality of being a working author, and their story of moving from the U.K. to the midwest United States. Their debut MG novel SIR CALLIE AND THE CHAMPIONS OF HELSTON is coming out Fall 2022Connect with Esme https://linktr.ee/esmesymessmithTo contact Miguel Antonio for feedback or inquiries about the show - email [email protected] out Miguel’s band Run With ItRunwithitband.netTo check out the Run With It Daily podcast go to Runwithitband.net#liveandcreate podcast is where the host Miguel Antonio (Singer Song-Writer and Entrepreneur) talks to artists and entrepreneurs about what it means to live a great life and create great things. Live and Create Conversations dive into guests’ personal stories and inspiration. They often touch on the practicalities of either business or creation and then build into a philosophical discussion about life and creating art, music, and a better world. Miguel Antonio is the frontman for the band Run With It, and the host of #liveandcreate, #runwithitdaily podcast