Demystifying Mental Health Through Fiction with Charlotte Lobb

Welcome back to Alchemy for Authors!

In this episode I talk with New Zealand author, Charlotte Lobb, about her writing process, publishing experience, and her debut novel, Hannah and Huia.

Other topics we discuss include:

·       How three words in the middle of the night – sun, rain, bye-bye – was the catalyst for Charlotte’s debut novel.

·       Why Charlotte wants to normalise and demystify the experiences of those in the mental health system.

·       How writing helped Charlotte move through feeling shame around her mental health journey.

·       How fiction can sometimes reach people who are struggling in a way non-fiction can’t.

·       Why Charlotte works best when she edits as she goes.

·       How imposter syndrome impacts Charlotte’s writing process.

·       Why Charlotte is a cheerleader for New Zealand authors.

·       Why it’s okay to go about the author thing backwards.

Listen as Charlotte shares a little of her mental health journey alongside being an author, and be inspired by her willingness to go against traditional writing advice.

Visit Charlotte’s website here: https://charlottelobb.com/

Purchase Hannah and Huia here: https://charlottelobb.com/buy-a-copy-today.cfm

Follow Charlotte on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/charlottelobb_author/

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