Vicky and Joe are almost foiled by technology and then a ghost in the Dingle, before moving swiftly on to today's topic: hard things. (Stop being smutty.) There follows a lurid tale in which Vicky relives a terrifyingly hard moment so vividly her hands turn into some kind of pond creature, and Joe reveals that he actually thought she might die. (Spoiler alert: she didn't.) Why all the talk of hard things? Aha. Well. Because writing a book is hard, and doing hard things is amazing. Listen in and find out why.

Key Takeaways:

[3:00] Vicky is really enjoying Diana Ashworth's writing. It is delightful, engaging, and funny.

[4:25] Why should you write a book?

[8:35] What types of hard things has Joe had to face recently?

[9:55] Vicky explains what Trad Rock Climbing is. You will probably die.

[14:45] Vicky made it to the top of the mountain and cried.

[16:05] You should write a book because it's hard and it will make you realize you are completely capable!

[19:00] The important things in life are difficult. Renovating the Dingle is really hard work, but so rewarding.

[23:10] If it were easy, everyone would be doing it!

[25:25] Stay tuned for January! Vicky is hosting a big book launch!

[26:25] Vicky also has a writing retreat planned for you!

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The Obelisk Gate, by N. K. Jemisin

Iolo's Revenge: Sheep Farming by Happy Accident in Mid-Wales, by Diana Ashworth

Atomic Habits, by James Clear