
Episode Overview
In this engaging conversation, Holly and Rogan welcomeEmily De Angelis to discuss the profound impact of pets, particularly cats, on creativity and writing. They explore the joy of running and community, the emotional connections we form with our pets, and how these relationships influence artistic expression. Emily shares insights into her writing process, upcoming projects, and the unique roles that animals play in our lives. The discussion culminates in a reading of Emily's cat poetry, highlighting the deep bond between humans and their furry companions.
Emily De Angelis is a writer of fiction and poetry. Her young adult novel, The Stones of Burren Bay (Latitude 46 Publishing, 2024), won two 2025 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for YA fiction. A chapbook of poetry and art entitled In the Space Between: The ‘New Woman’ in the Writing of Florence Carlyle was also released in 2024 (Woodstock Art Gallery). De Angelis has known and loved eight cats in her lifetime—despite allergies and severe asthma.
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