Jul 2·edited Jul 2Liked by Jeannine Ouellette, Evelyn Skye
I loved listening to this conversation. First of all, I’m a big fan of Evelyn’s novels! And you two had such fabulous rapport as you talked about all the things I care so much about, too, like creativity, art vs. commerce, and all the aspects of how Jeannine teaches that makes it such a joy to be part of her community. When she speaks of embodied writing, and that it improves the words that you put out into the world, simply by being aware of your body and where it is in the world, I can 100% attest to that. Thanks for this! Oh, Jeannine, I also want to say, when you mentioned that your community feels like we're friends--yes, we are!--and if something happened to you, you can believe an alarm would sound across the WITD community and we'd all be there for you, as we'd be for each other.
Oh, I was just thinking the other day about saying that, trying to remember to whom I said it--thank you for reminding me, first of all, and also affirming that feeling, which is just, it's very special to feel that way and it's not just me. I feel like the WITD community overall would be there that way for EACH OTHER. It's very beautiful!
Amy! I'm so happy for this comment, thank you! Jeannine really is such a gift and inspiration to the writing community. She is so easy to talk to because she's incredibly empathetic.
Thank you for saying that you're a fan of my novels, too! xoxo
This was a great interview to listen to! I especially enjoyed the behind-the-scenes portions about Jeannine's substack and Evelyn's work on Damsel. Thanks!
Gorgeous interview. Thank you both. You two have such warm chemistry. My big takeaway was this gem from Jeannine: “I really want to show up for the life that I’m living not the life that I lived.” Now that is Ouellette-ing!
Thank YOU for watching/listening, Monika! I feel like I'm learning so much from just these comments and what everyone is taking away from Jeannine's wisdom. I'm so happy this interview gave you a dose of just what you needed. :)
I love this conversation so much!! You're both amazing and I feel so lucky to learn from both of you <3 Also - that part about using what's around us every day as a way in to noticing has been so huge for me!! <3
You are an amazing bundle of surprises, Evelyn! On top of other parts of your life you've already revealed, you majored in Russian Lit?! You are such an interesting, unique person. Thank you again for responding to my MFA question on Kathleen's site several months ago, I so appreciate the ongoing conversations that have evolved since then.
Thank you so much for having me on your podcast, Evelyn! It was a JOY to talk writing with you!
Likewise!! So glad we got to have such a lovely chat, and that we are now friends. 💗💗💗
The friends part is the best part. ❤️
I loved listening to this conversation. First of all, I’m a big fan of Evelyn’s novels! And you two had such fabulous rapport as you talked about all the things I care so much about, too, like creativity, art vs. commerce, and all the aspects of how Jeannine teaches that makes it such a joy to be part of her community. When she speaks of embodied writing, and that it improves the words that you put out into the world, simply by being aware of your body and where it is in the world, I can 100% attest to that. Thanks for this! Oh, Jeannine, I also want to say, when you mentioned that your community feels like we're friends--yes, we are!--and if something happened to you, you can believe an alarm would sound across the WITD community and we'd all be there for you, as we'd be for each other.
Oh, I was just thinking the other day about saying that, trying to remember to whom I said it--thank you for reminding me, first of all, and also affirming that feeling, which is just, it's very special to feel that way and it's not just me. I feel like the WITD community overall would be there that way for EACH OTHER. It's very beautiful!
Amy! I'm so happy for this comment, thank you! Jeannine really is such a gift and inspiration to the writing community. She is so easy to talk to because she's incredibly empathetic.
Thank you for saying that you're a fan of my novels, too! xoxo
This was a great interview to listen to! I especially enjoyed the behind-the-scenes portions about Jeannine's substack and Evelyn's work on Damsel. Thanks!
Yay! Glad you enjoyed the conversation, Steph!
Gorgeous interview. Thank you both. You two have such warm chemistry. My big takeaway was this gem from Jeannine: “I really want to show up for the life that I’m living not the life that I lived.” Now that is Ouellette-ing!
Thank YOU for watching/listening, Monika! I feel like I'm learning so much from just these comments and what everyone is taking away from Jeannine's wisdom. I'm so happy this interview gave you a dose of just what you needed. :)
It did!
Loved this. I i’m very late to this writing party and super encouraged by all that I am finding here.
I read a state of wonder for the second time by Anne Patchett. I loved it. She is an exquisite writer.
I knew exactly what you were speaking about the boy how he held the flashlight. Her character development is other worldly.
Thank you
YES!!!! Oh my yes! I am so glad to share that moment with someone! Thank you, Prajna!
Yes 👏
I love this conversation so much!! You're both amazing and I feel so lucky to learn from both of you <3 Also - that part about using what's around us every day as a way in to noticing has been so huge for me!! <3
We had such a great time making this episode for you! I'm glad you enjoyed it, Mesa. And we're lucky to have YOU in our communities!
Awww thank you Evelyn!! So happy to be here!
You are an amazing bundle of surprises, Evelyn! On top of other parts of your life you've already revealed, you majored in Russian Lit?! You are such an interesting, unique person. Thank you again for responding to my MFA question on Kathleen's site several months ago, I so appreciate the ongoing conversations that have evolved since then.
Aww thank you, Kristin! I never thought of myself as that unique, but I guess when you follow your heart, life turns out pretty interestingly!
I’m so glad we connected, too!