Welcome to The Enlightenment Show, Caitlin!! Congratulations on your new book, Geographies of the Heart. Your book is so powerful speaking to family, connection, and home. I loved it!
- What is Geographies of the Heart about?
Thank you so much, Lauri! I am touched to know that you loved my book!
GEOGRAPHIES OF THE HEART is about Sarah Macmillan. Sarah is devoted to her multi-generational family, but her younger sister, Glennie, is dedicated to her career. As they age and face loss and other challenges, they’re force to confront their differing priorities, sometimes with Sarah’s husband, Al, serving as mediator. This is a novel about the power of legacies, the importance of forgiveness, and the fertile but fragile ground that is family, the first geography to shape our hearts
- What first inspired you to explore this story idea?
I don’t remember exactly because it took me decades to write this novel, but usually I hear a line or a voice and write from there. I don’t outline; I write to find the story. It is one reason my books take so long to write!
- Tell us a few character traits that you love most about your three main characters Sarah, Al, and Glennie?
I love how honest they all are. They are not perfect people, but they dig deep to be honest and from that honesty, they hope for reconciliation. I like that they are giving people, each in their own way, and that they never give up. They aim for the hope life can offer, even Glennie.
- What’s something your grandma gave to you, that you’ve held on to and that’s been endearing for you?
My sense of the importance of history. She taught me to see people as the individuals they are, not simply as people in relation to others. She was more than my Grandma, for instance. She had a name, and dreams, and opinions. She and my grandpa also shaped my view of family and home.
- What family rituals do you have that have been passed down from generation to generation?
You know, the novel speaks a lot to what is passed down, but I’m struggling to answer this question because in my own family, we had a cartoonist we all loved and whose books we loved; we listened to certain music on Christmas. But unlike the family in the novel, I don’t think of specific heirlooms or traditions shaping my family, just that we are close, and we have so many happy memories and funny stories.
- What Geographies of the Heart do you personally hold?
Be
kind, work hard, do your best, let things go, forgive, love without conditions.
INNER CHILD SEGMENT
- What’s your favorite way to communicate?
I supposed talking face to face is the way I prefer to communicate.
- What things fill you with wonder?
Flowers, nature, animals, unexpected kindness.
- What are some of your favorite childhood memories?
Traveling
in Europe with my family when I was 11 and 12. Family dinners. My Grandpa
putting the Christmas bows on his head when he unwrapped his presents. So many
memories.
- 4. What’s the oddest food combo that you’ve liked and tried, or just tried?
Blueberries,
whipped cream, and goldfish—a recipe from my daughter!
Thank you for joining us today, Caitlin. It’s been a pleasure reading your beautiful book and getting to know more about you!
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