This new series of author interviews launches with Poorna Bell who started in journalism, writes across fiction and non-fiction and has a brilliant Substack called 'As I was saying'.
Loved learning more about Poorna (her old job and lifting weights!). Really resonate with some of the reasons she left corporate (what people focus on, managing people and stifling creativity). I'm still trying to work out that balance. And great to find a new book to add to the TBR pile - I'm deep diving into memoir at the moment, love her writing (which I've only read on substack) and am hugely interested in mental health and 'what's really going on' for people - and of course the NZ connection. Thanks Annie!
So delighted to read this - two of my favourite writers on substack, one interviewed by the other. Thanks Annie for asking such interesting questions, and thank you Poorna for being so bloody interesting 💕
Amazing interview. I loved reading this!
Love what Poorna says about trying again and not having the luxury of not doing so. Being her own champion and not enemy.
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Loved learning more about Poorna (her old job and lifting weights!). Really resonate with some of the reasons she left corporate (what people focus on, managing people and stifling creativity). I'm still trying to work out that balance. And great to find a new book to add to the TBR pile - I'm deep diving into memoir at the moment, love her writing (which I've only read on substack) and am hugely interested in mental health and 'what's really going on' for people - and of course the NZ connection. Thanks Annie!
Hi Rachel, I’m so pleased you liked the interview and that you’re going to read Poorna’s book(s). Ax
Love Poorna. Great interview. 🤩🫶🏻🥳
Fabulous interview Annie and Poorna!
"Being rested is the best thing I've done for my headspace. That, and quitting alcohol"
Whooping at these two points, especially. Rest + no alcohol. 🫶🏼
So delighted to read this - two of my favourite writers on substack, one interviewed by the other. Thanks Annie for asking such interesting questions, and thank you Poorna for being so bloody interesting 💕
So pleased you liked it. I'm forever fascinated by writers' lives, and love that Poorna writes across genres (including Substack). Ax