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Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Fran Wilde, a two-time Nebula Award-winning author, self-proclaimed "battle poet" and teacher, takes us on a journey through her creative process. From embracing failure to finding the magic in messes, Fran shares how curiosity can be a transformative tool for growth. We dive into her upcoming novel, A Philosophy of Thieves, and explore profound questions about humanity, technology, and storytelling’s power to reshape lives. Whether you’re a writer, a dreamer, or simply someone navigating life’s twists and turns, Fran’s wisdom will leave you ready to embrace your creative messes.
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EPISODE LINKS:
Fran’s Website:
https://www.franwilde.net/about
Fran’s Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/franwilde
Fran’s Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fran_wilde/
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https://www.facebook.com/franwildewrites/
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Fran on GoodReads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5214733.Fran_Wilde
A Philosophy of Thieves excerpt:
https://reactormag.com/erewhon-announcement-a-philosophy-of-thieves-by-fran-wilde/
KEY MOMENTS:
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Fran’s creative journey
07:00 The Power of Finishing
12:00 Embracing failure and iteration
15:00 The Magic of making messes
18:30 Preview of A Philosophy of Thieves
23:30 Intersection of technology and humanity
28:00 Storytelling as transformation
33:00 What ‘She Lights the Way’ means to Fran
35:00 Closing thoughts
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