An Interview with Author Wendy Haller

About this episode

Wendy Haller discusses her transition from teaching to writing and the influences that shape her multi-genre stories.

What happens when a lifelong storyteller finally answers the call to write? In this episode, we sit down with Wendy, a former special education teacher turned multi-genre author, to explore her inspiring journey from the classroom to the page. From her emotionally rich novel The Flannigan Girls to her upcoming release Regret No More , Wendy shares how love, trauma, and personal experience shape her stories for both children and adults. We dive into the art of writing across genres, the influence of teaching and motherhood, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Honest, heartfelt, and full of insight, this conversation is a must-listen for writers looking to follow their joy—and their voice. SHOW NOTES: Biography Women’s Fiction Impact of Teaching Multi-Genre Writing Personal Connections in Writing Writing Process Lessons Learned the Hard Way Rapid Fire Questions SOURCES & LINKS https://www.wendyhallerauthor.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WendyHallerAuthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendyhaller_author/ Sign up for her newsletter! Full Show Notes are available on our website as well as free downloads mentioned in the episode. Authors Talking Bookish…

People in this episode

Hosts: Donna Norman-Carbone, Hope Gibbs

Guest: Wendy Haller

Topics covered

• writing journey
• multi-genre authorship
• impact of teaching
• personal experiences in writing
• lessons learned
• motherhood and writing

Keywords

• Wendy Haller
• multi-genre author
• writing process
• teaching impact
• personal stories
• women's fiction
• writing lessons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Authors Talking Bookish, Wendy Haller Author, Hope Gibbs, Donna Norman-Carbone

Books & works: The Flannigan Girls, Regret No More

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