Summary: 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.<br><br>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 <a href="https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions">the enneagram</a>.<br><br>Selected show notes:<br><br><a href="http://www.daveconnis.com">Dave online</a>, books and music and newsletter<br><br><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com">Atlas Obscura</a><br><br><a href="https://makotofujimura.com">Makoto Fujimura</a><br><br><a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/from-the-this-creative-life-show-notes">Ye Olde Bookshop shoppe</a><br><br>This podcast is hosted, produced, and edited—for better or worse—by me, <a href="http://www.sarazarr.com">Sara Zarr</a> <br><br>This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at <a href="https://thiscreativelife.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast">thiscreativelife.substack.com/subscribe</a>
