The House That Joy Built: Holly Ringland on Creativity

What happens when you blend the potent cocktail of creativity, storytelling, and raw human emotions? You get an engrossing conversation with Holly Ringland, a writer, storyteller, and television presenter whose work has traversed the globe and screens alike. Holly joins us to shed light on her creative journey, from the conception of her internationally best-selling debut novel, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, to its transformation into an Amazon Prime series. She also unwraps her new nonfiction book about creativity, The House that Joy Built, and gives us a glimpse of her second novel, The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding. This episode takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, offering an intimate look at Holly’s response to seeing her story come alive on screen. It also delves into her transformative writing experience and the power of overcoming fear. Ever wondered how to harness creativity and foster growth amidst the noise of self-doubt and fear? Holly shares her secrets, detailing her approach to writing, her dual desks strategy and the importance of small, achievable steps and connecting with nature. Finally, Holly underscores the importance of self-belief in her writing journey, sharing her story of defiance against initial rejection. Reminding us that creativity is an integral part of our everyday lives, she explores the joy, fear, bravery, and the power of having an inner fan. This episode is not only a celebration of storytelling but also an empowering narrative reminding us all that we have the power to write our own stories. Join us as we navigate this incredible journey with Holly Ringland!   SHOWNOTES: Writes4Women www.writes4women.com Facebook @writes4women Twitter / Instagram @w4wpodcast   W4W Patreon https://www.writes4women.com/support-us-on-patreon   Holly Ringland Website: click here Facebook: click here Instagram: click here Buy The House that Joy Built  here   Pamela Cook www.pamelacook.com.au Facebook @pamelacookauthor Twitter @PamelaCookAU   This episode produced by Pamela Cook for Writes4Women on unceded Dharawal Land.          Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/writes4women?fan_landing=trueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.