On writing outside major literary hubs, holding onto wonder in dark seasons, and the quiet power of regional storytelling
In this episode of The Mind of Sai Marie, we sit down with Northern Ontario author Emily Andrews to discuss what it truly means to build a creative life outside the world’s literary capitals. Connected to the show through fellow author Jessie Hartnet, Emily shares her journey as an independent writer crafting stories rooted in grit, landscape, and resilience.
Channeling Oscar Wilde’s classic reminder—“I may be lying in the gutter, but I am still staring at the stars”—we dive into the freedom of indie authorship, how regional identity shapes narrative, and how holding onto creative wonder can light the way through life’s hardest seasons.
Want to dive deeper into Emily’s world and support independent storytelling? Explore her books here!
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