Fran Wilde, a two-time Nebula Award-winning author, self-proclaimed "battle poet" and teacher, takes us on a journey through her creative process. From embracing failure to finding the magic in messes, Fran shares how curiosity can be a transformative tool for growth. We dive into her upcoming novel, A Philosophy of Thieves, and explore profound questions about humanity, technology, and storytelling’s power to reshape lives. Whether you’re a writer, a dreamer, or simply someone navigating life’s twists and turns, Fran’s wisdom will leave you ready to embrace your creative messes. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more empowering stories from remarkable women. Thank you for listening ❤ See below for transcript, timestamps, to get in touch, and more. TRANSCRIPT: https://www.shelightstheway.com/franwilde-interview-transcript STORY: https://www.shelightstheway.com/stories/penpornkoanantakool FOLLOW: Website: shelightstheway.com/ Newsletter: www.shelightstheway.com/newsletter LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/she-lights-the-way/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/shelightstheway/ X: x.com/she_lights_way LISTEN TO THE POD: Podbean: https://shelightstheway.podbean.com/ RSS: https://bit.ly/SheLightsTheWayRSS Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4091de0 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4h8Kq0N Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3YeCt1m READ THE BLOG: https://medium.com/@she_lights_the_way CONNECT: Contact us: www.shelightstheway.com/contact Share a story: www.shelightstheway.com/story EPISODE LINKS: Fran’s Website: https://www.franwilde.net/about Fran’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/franwilde Fran’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fran_wilde/ Fran’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franwildewrites/ Fran’s X: https://x.com/fran_wilde/ Fran on GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5214733.Fran_Wilde A Philosophy of Thieves excerpt: https://reactormag.com/erewhon-announcement-a-philosophy-of-thieves-by-fran-wilde/ KEY MOMENTS: 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Fran’s creative journey 07:00 The Power of Finishing 12:00 Embracing failure and iteration 15:00 The Magic of making messes 18:30 Preview of A Philosophy of Thieves 23:30 Intersection of technology and humanity 28:00 Storytelling as transformation 33:00 What ‘She Lights the Way’ means to Fran 35:00 Closing thoughts