Settling in amongst the sparkling sea views and scented coniferous trees of Corfu, writer Mike Sowden tells Katherine why he is ditching the concept of escape to run towards places and people with enthusiasm and curiosity.

Conjuring up a beautiful stay on the island so beloved by author Gerald Durrell, where people are still viscerally connected to the changing seasons, Mike and Katherine find creativity in discomfort, stories from failed adventures and a shared desire to get out into the world more and embrace the randomness of life.

Links from the episode:

Mike’s Everything is Amazing newsletter on Substack

Where Good Ideas Come From by Stephen Johnson

Journey into Cyprus by Colin Thubron

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Surfacing by Kathleen Jamie

A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (and link to website all about her)

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Buy Katherine’s books: Enchantment | Wintering | The Electricity of Every Living Thing: UK / US

Follow Katherine on Instagram

Visit Katherine’s Website

Production Credits

Guest Booker and Admin Support - Meghan Hutchins

Substack Manager - Rebecca Armstrong

Producer - Alice Lloyd

Music - The Leaf Library @theleaflibrary

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