Luna Westish on Writing, Reviews & her Novel Meet Me at the Ruins

In this episode of the Dream Catcher Podcast, host Mark Larsen speaks with Luna Westish, a writer and small business consultant, about her journey to publishing her first novel, 'Meet Me at the Ruins'. Luna shares her experiences transitioning from nonfiction to fiction writing, the challenges of self-publishing, and the importance of setting realistic goals. She discusses her unique writing process, the healing power of writing, and the significance of community in the writing journey. The conversation also touches on Luna's childhood dreams, her current creative ventures, and her insights on navigating the publishing landscape.Direct book purchase:https://bookshop.org/a/115025/9798986371665bookshop.orgwebsite:www.lunawestish.wordpress.comnon-fiction writing:www.medium.com/ @allisonbishinswww.medium.comtakeawaysLuna Westish is a writer and small business consultant.She published her first novel, 'Meet Me at the Ruins', in 2025.Luna's writing journey began with a desire to write a novel about her experiences in Bosnia.She transitioned from nonfiction to fiction writing after her child encouraged her to write together.Self-publishing involves extensive marketing and promotion efforts beyond just writing the book.Luna emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals for writing and publication.She discusses the challenges of getting her book into libraries and accessible platforms.Luna's writing process involves long, uninterrupted sessions rather than daily habits.She believes in the healing power of writing, both fiction and nonfiction.Luna encourages aspiring writers to focus on incremental goals rather than overwhelming expectations.Chapters00:00Introduction to Luna Westish03:10The Journey to Writing a Novel06:01Self-Publishing Insights09:13Marketing and Promotion Challenges11:54Writing Process and Style15:00The Importance of Setting Goals18:13Navigating the Publishing Landscape20:59Reflections on Creativity and Motivation24:06Future Projects and Aspirations26:53Childhood Dreams and Life Choices30:01Voice Acting and Creative Ventures32:49Conclusion and Final Thoughts