#117 - Diana Colleen: The Book She Never Planned to Write

Diana Colleen found healing, then trusted the story that wouldn't let go. Sometimes the biggest creative risk isn't starting something new. It's believing you're the right person to do it. Diana Colleen never imagined she'd write a novel, but after life-changing psychedelic-assisted therapy helped her heal from profound childhood trauma, an idea arrived during meditation that simply refused to leave. That idea became They Could Be Saviors, a climate thriller that asks one wild question: What if the people with the most power were forced to confront their own humanity? In this episode, Diana opens up about surviving an incredibly difficult childhood, rebuilding her life, quitting a job that no longer served her, and learning to trust both herself and the people willing to support her. We also dive into the realities of writing a debut novel from scratch, the steep learning curve of self-publishing, why comparison can rob creators of joy, and how surrounding yourself with generous, creative people can change everything. It's an honest conversation about healing, courage, and saying yes to the creative work that won't stop calling your name. Connect with Diana Colleen: 📚 Website: https://dianacolleenauthor.com 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianacolleenauthor 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dianacolleenauthor 📘 They Could Be Saviors is available wherever books are sold. Connect With Us: 📩 Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 Follow Was It Chance? on your favorite podcast platform 📱 Connect with us on ⁠TikTok⁠ and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ ✨ More about Heather at her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to her Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and more⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Heather's Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Reading Well⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ EPSIODE TAKEAWAYS: Healing yourself can become the foundation for your greatest creative work. You don't need to feel qualified before saying yes to a creative calling. Trusting others can be just as difficult, and just as important, as trusting yourself. First drafts are supposed to be imperfect. Learning happens through revision. Comparison can fuel growth, but only if you don't let it define your worth. Building a supportive creative community makes difficult work possible. Success often requires learning skills far beyond your original craft. Creativity doesn't always arrive through force. Sometimes it appears when you create space through stillness. The stories that won't leave you alone are often the ones you're meant to tell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices