Would you take this risk? Let's say you write you very first novel and get a book deal with a major publisher — it's your dream come true. Then, you come up with an idea to self-publish a free prequel short story to that book, six months before the novel is released. Your publisher is nervous about the idea and pushes back. Would you proceed with publishing that prequel story? In today's episode I share reflections on creativity and risk that are inspired by my conversation with Livia Blackburne.