Welcome to part two of my interview with Christy Climenhage, the author of the brand new science fiction thriller The Midnight Project.
“The Midnight Project” is Christy’s first novel, and focused on two friends and scientists who are muddling through a frighteningly real world on the verge of collapse.

In this episode, we talked about:

How writing, although it requires help from others, is something that’s yours and yours alone (unlike, say, a job or a relationship)
Finding the delight in being a beginner
Dealing with impostor syndrome
Learning to take the next step (instead of giving up)
Freeing yourself of the desire for external validation
The benefits of being a debut author when you are older
Debunking the idea that merit is king
Enjoying others’ success
Why she doesn’t have a Costco membership

Connect with Christy on Bluesky @cclim.bsky.social or at christyclimenhage.com.

For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.

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