I love stories of transformation.
They show how our dreams keep us vital and remind us that creativity is truly ageless.
In her writing, 12th-century mystic, Hildegard of Bingen, encourages us to live on the “green growing edge” of our own becoming.
Creative Calls guest, Susan Doherty Hannaford, exemplifies what it is to live on that edge.
Susan is a woman with a diverse professional background. Ever guided by her devotion to family and service, Susan heeded a call to become a fiction writer at mid-life. Recently, she stepped into her new role as the author of a successful debut novel, A Secret Music.
I had an opportunity to speak with Susan about her journeys on and off the page. In our interview, she elaborates on the subject of mental illness which continues to drive her research and volunteerism, and to ignite her passion for writing. Susan also shares on some of the joys and particular challenges of the creative process.
Enjoy the podcast!
My thanks to Susan for speaking so openly about her subject and process, and to Katie McBride for Creative Calls music and technical support.
A lovely interview! Kudos to Susan for pursuing her passion and not living in fear.
I have a brother with schizophrenia and was very pleased to hear about Susan’s novel and her community service in the mental health field.
Catharine Fitton