Welcome to the fourth episode of Season 2! This season is all about memoirs.
In this episode of The Nature Of Authors, Chrissy interviews Heidi Parker Colonna, author of Dear Gretchen: Letters to My Dog. Chrissy starts with an icebreaker related to nature and one question related to writing.
Heidi's memoir, Dear Gretchen: Letters to My Dog, is about how she set out to reconnect with her kindred spirit, Shepherd mix Gretchen, asking for a sign from nature to validate that she is safe and well. One visit back to the grave provides a chance for Gretchen to answer Heidi's call in a much clearer way, erasing grief and ushering in a new understanding of death- exactly what is needed to go on with life. This book is a balm for pet owners struggling to accept a beloved pet's death. While mourners often feel like it's the end, Colonna's story demonstrates that our pets never say goodbye.
Throughout the episode, Heidi and Chrissy talk about going through and coping with grief, writing letters, her writing journey, advice to aspiring writers, her favorite books, her writing process, and how the Gretchen miracle changed her life. They also talk about how to grieve a pet, why she wrote this story in memoir vs. fictionalized, and what our pets would say if they could write letters.
Near the end, Heidi reads two of her favorite paragraphs. Be sure to check out Dear Gretchen: Letters to My Dog and connect with Heidi Parker Colonna.
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Until next time, keep reading, writing, spending time in nature, and dreaming up new worlds, my friend.
Want to learn more about the world of writers?
- Subscribe to "The Nature Of Authors" on your favorite podcast platform
Have a burning question you'd like to ask upcoming guests?
- Reach out at www.chrissyholm.com
Until next time, keep reading, writing, spending time in nature, and dreaming up new worlds, my friend.
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