I’m joined by K’Anne Meinel, a powerhouse author who never asked for approval—and never needed it. From spending two weeks but did not publish it until 8 years later which was her very first novel, SHIPS, to building her own publishing house, to creating awards that celebrate lesbian literature, K’Anne’s journey is a masterclass in patience, independence, and bold storytelling.

We get into what it really means to choose appetite over approval, why some stories refuse neat endings, and how humor, sarcasm, and double meanings can open readers up before hitting them right in the feelings. K’Anne shares how short stories shaped her longer works, why she started Shadoe Publishing to remove barriers for queer writers, and what inspired the creation of the Lesfic Bard Awards.

This episode is for writers, creatives, and anyone who’s ever wondered what might happen if they stopped following the rules and started trusting themselves instead.

So grab your coffee, tea, or wine, get comfortable, and press play.