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Ep. 89 - Writing Your Way to Healing with Maxine (Annie) Cook
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Welcome to the show
I had an absolute gem of a conversation with Maxine Cook, who writes under Annie Cook. This woman's journey from criminal psychologist to published author is fascinating - and her mission to help women tell their stories really resonated with me.
Key Points:
- Maxine burned out from her psychology career working with young offenders but used that rich experience to fuel her creative writing
- She's published 8 books in 2 years (yes, you read that right!) in her "Teapot Cottage" series - gentle stories about women rebuilding their lives
- Her books feature a healing cottage in the Lake District built on ley lines, where broken characters find transformation through gentle, non-violent change
- She's passionate about helping older women find their voice in a society that often overlooks them
- Writing can be therapeutic whether published or not - it's about leaving a legacy and healing yourself
Writing Process:
Maxine doesn't plan extensively - she starts with an idea and lets the characters guide the story. "I find myself running to catch up with these books because they gain their own momentum."
The ONE Thing:
Every woman has a story worth telling. The process of writing it down - even if no one else ever reads it - can be profoundly healing and creates an invaluable legacy for future generations.
Maxine's now helping other women tell their stories through her website anniecookwriter.com. Her tagline says it all: "Stories of hope and healing with the help of a little bit of magic."
What story are you waiting to tell?
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