Lindsey Kelk | Relocating to LA, writing best-sellers and STUFF.
Nov 13, 2023
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Best-selling author Lindsey Kelk returns to the podcast to talk about her new book, her beauty finds, and her upcoming projects. The hosts also discuss their love for Die Hard as a Christmas movie, their mutual appreciation for Taylor Swift, and their thoughts on relocating to LA. From driving in Los Angeles to personal experiences with packing and traveling, they cover a range of interesting topics including writing wise, older female characters and their favorite Chris actors from Marvel movies.
Lindsey prefers to write chronologically and be surprised along the way, rather than meticulously planning her books.
Lindsey embraces the unknown and takes risks, such as moving to the United States and relocating from New York to Los Angeles.
The blank page is the most daunting aspect of writing, creating vulnerability and uncertainty for Lindsay and other writers.
Lindsay and Emma acknowledge the allure of consumerism but recognize the challenge of achieving true satiation.
Deep dives
Writing process and Easter eggs
When it comes to writing, Lindsay doesn't over plan and prefers to write chronologically, allowing the story to unfold naturally. Easter eggs and references to music or other elements often pop up spontaneously during the writing process. While some authors meticulously plan their books, Lindsay finds it more enjoyable and interesting to be surprised along the way.
Risk-taking and the decision to move
Lindsay describes herself as someone who is usually risk-averse but took a risk by moving to the United States for a job offer. She embraces the unknown and believes that she can always return home if it doesn't work out. Similarly, her decision to relocate from New York to Los Angeles was driven by a need for change during a difficult time in her life.
Challenges of the writing process
Writing can be a daunting process, and facing a blank page can feel overwhelming. Lindsay and many other writers find the blank page to be the most challenging aspect of writing. Opening a document and committing to months of work on a vulnerable and potentially criticized project creates a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty.
The constant desire for more
Lindsay and Emma discuss their tendency to always desire more, whether it's a new handbag, the perfect item of clothing, or the next season's trendy item. They acknowledge the allure of consumerism, but recognize that true satiation is difficult to achieve. They both appreciate the hunt for new items and the joy in finding something they love.
The allure of designer bags and the practicality dilemma
The speaker discusses her experience with buying a designer bag that she rarely uses. She highlights the appreciation in value over time but also points out the impracticality of the bag due to its size, weight, and lack of space. She expresses her preference for more practical crossbody bags and the discomfort she feels when carrying the designer bag in public. She also reflects on her journey to resist the constant desire for something new and discusses her recent experience with online shopping.
The joy of unexpected discoveries and self-gifting
The speaker shares her excitement and surprise when she rediscovers a forgotten item in her wardrobe, a black long sleeve t-shirt she bought during a discount sale. She describes the feeling of giving herself an unexpected gift and the pleasure of finding something she didn't know she had. She reflects on the impulse to constantly acquire new things and how she is trying to break free from that habit. She also mentions her love for makeup and recent purchases of new makeup launches.
The wisdom and freedom of older women
The speaker discusses her admiration for older women characters and their wisdom and freedom in her writing. She describes the joy of writing wise, older women who have no care for others' opinions and have an abundance of life experience. She reflects on the universal truths these characters impart and the lessons they offer. She also shares her personal journey of understanding and embracing the truths told by these characters as she gets older herself.
Die Hard IS a Christmas movie and this, my dear listeners, is why Lindsey Kelk and I are friends. Well, this and also a joyous mutual appreciation for Taylor Alison Swift, anything a little bit supernatural and also bralettes.
Lindsey returns to the podcast as her book The Christmas Wish is published in paperback but it's exciting times for Lindsey who has several major products in production as well as new books expected next year.
Her return to the podcast is, as you'd expect from two people who regularly communicate by WhatsApp about pretty much everything, to hear about the books she's written since she last visited, her feelings about Arnold Schwarzenegger as Governor of California, her latest and greatest beauty finds (this is mainly a love-in about the CurrentBody LED Face Mask) and much more.
