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This Creative Life with Sara Zarr
Ep 71: Author & Songwriter Dave Connis
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Dave Connis is not only the legendary composer of the theme music for this very podcast, but also an author in his own right, with two YA novels out and a picture book on the way.

The emotional theme music of this episode is honesty. Dave and I get into matters of art and faith, how a sudden loss changed his writing life and drive, and how not to be a Slughorn in a business where various relational challenges can be baked in. We also, of course, talk about the practical matters of writing, such as: writing with a full-time job and several (at least) children, prioritizing when you’re a person with a lot of ideas, and the freedom in knowing your limitations. And we wouldn’t be two Christians (or in my case, Christian-ish) if we didn’t mention the enneagram.

Selected show notes:

Dave online, books and music and newsletter

Atlas Obscura

Makoto Fujimura

Ye Olde Bookshop shoppe

This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited—for better or worse—by me, Sara Zarr

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This Creative Life - Archive
This Creative Life with Sara Zarr
Author Sara Zarr in conversation with other working writers of all types, with a focus on the practical and psychological aspects of creativity, the creative process, and the strange landscape where art meets commerce.
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