Sue Campbell spends most of her writing time working on Middle Grade novels, which is why listeners might be shocked that the two major story influences in her life are Kurt Vonnegut’s Mother Night and John Irving’s A Prayer for Owen Meany. Together, Abigail and Sue explore the tremendous impact these stories had on Sue’s personal and professional life, from pushing her to question who she is perceived as, who she wants to be, and how to align the two–to the immeasureable power of a fueled and supported imagination. 

Listen to this episode to explore the dark, complex questions that challenge our identities, and be inspired by what can happen when we set out to become who we want to be with intention and purpose. Email Abigail at abigailkperry [AT] gmail [DOT] com to continue the conversation. 

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Have you read Mother Night or A Prayer for Owen Meany?Borrow these classics from your local library or purchase on Amazon or IndieBound:

MOTHER NIGHT: Amazon * Indie
A PRAYER FOR OWEN MEANY: Amazon * Indie

Interested in some other topics discussed in this podcast? Explore these resources for your own creative journey. 

• Pages & Platforms: Visit Sue’s website to learn about her book launch/marketing services and more. 
• The Four Tendencies – Gretchen Rubin’s book and concepts on the four personality types she uses to help people understand more about behavior and actions. 
• Intro Music: “Open Those Bright Eyes” by Kevin MacLeod, edited for this podcast’s intro and closing. License: Creative Commons