Start At The End with Emma Grey

From Read The Damn Book by Michelle Glogovac

June 2, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 40

About this episode

Emma Grey discusses her novel 'Start at the End' and explores themes of grief, resilience, and the healing power of creativity.

In this episode of Read the Damn Book , author Emma Grey joins the show to discuss her powerful new novel, Start at the End . Emma shares the inspiration behind the story, exploring themes of grief, resilience, second chances, and the life-changing impact of asking "what if?" During this heartfelt conversation, Emma opens up about her personal experiences with loss, the healing power of creativity, and the importance of strong support networks during life's most difficult moments. She also discusses how music influences her writing, offers a behind-the-scenes look at her creative process, and shares what's next in her journey as an author. Whether you're a fan of contemporary fiction, emotional storytelling, or aspiring writers looking for insight into the publishing world, this episode delivers inspiration, hope, and practical wisdom about turning life's challenges into meaningful stories. What We're Talking About... Exploring the themes of grief, loss, healing, and second chances in Start at the End How music, creativity, and storytelling can help process trauma and navigate life's most difficult moments Emma Grey's author journey, writing process, and the inspiration behind…

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Glogovac

Guest: Emma Grey

Topics covered

grief
resilience
second chances
creativity
emotional storytelling

Keywords

grief
loss
healing
music
writing process
contemporary fiction
emotional storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Start at the End