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Proof Writing Dreams Have No Expiration Date: A Conversation with Jean Ende
Manage episode 520813885 series 3564884
In this episode, I chat with debut author Jean Ende, who published her first novel, Houses of Detention, at seventy-nine. Jean shares what inspired her to start writing, how she mined her family history for fiction, and what she’s learned about persistence, rejection, and finding community along the way.
It’s an honest, uplifting reminder that it’s never too late to chase your creative dreams or to finally write the story that’s been waiting for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 Finding your creative spark at any age
01:31 Meet Jean Indy
07:04 The inspiration behind Houses of Detention
16:40 Turning family stories into fiction
31:14 Rejection, resilience, and the long road to publication
36:37 The power of writing groups
39:17 What’s next for Jean
Connect with Jean and read Houses of Detention
Links mentioned in the show:
Inquire about Draft It Scared Group Coaching for January 2026
Have a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.
To become a supporter of the show, click here!
To get in touch with Stacy:
Email: [email protected]
https://www.writeitscared.co/wis
https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/
Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared:
Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide
Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears
81 episodes
Manage episode 520813885 series 3564884
In this episode, I chat with debut author Jean Ende, who published her first novel, Houses of Detention, at seventy-nine. Jean shares what inspired her to start writing, how she mined her family history for fiction, and what she’s learned about persistence, rejection, and finding community along the way.
It’s an honest, uplifting reminder that it’s never too late to chase your creative dreams or to finally write the story that’s been waiting for you.
Timestamps:
00:00 Finding your creative spark at any age
01:31 Meet Jean Indy
07:04 The inspiration behind Houses of Detention
16:40 Turning family stories into fiction
31:14 Rejection, resilience, and the long road to publication
36:37 The power of writing groups
39:17 What’s next for Jean
Connect with Jean and read Houses of Detention
Links mentioned in the show:
Inquire about Draft It Scared Group Coaching for January 2026
Have a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.
To become a supporter of the show, click here!
To get in touch with Stacy:
Email: [email protected]
https://www.writeitscared.co/wis
https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/
Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared:
Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide
Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears
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