The Unbound Writer's Club

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Welcome to the UNBOUND Writer's Club.This is a place to retreat from the muggle ways of the world, and be with fellow magical beings.It's a place to receive insights about how to write your transformational book in a way that lights you up, and to hear from other UNBOUND Writers.https://www.theunboundpress.com/

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June 16, 2026Episode 21748 min

Episode 217 - Guided by Autism, Ask Me Anything, with Lindsey Elms

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola has a rich conversation with author Lindsey Elms. It’s a different type of chat this week: Lindsey answers questions about autism and neurodiversity that members of the Unbound writing community sent in. Alongside that, they discuss Lindsey’s new book – Guided by Autism: A companion for late-diagnosed autistic women – her second to be published with the Unbound Press. It’s out now! Buy your copy here.In this Episode:Why did Lindsey feel called to write Guided by Autism?Realising there’s little support for late-diagnosed autistic womenIt's such a beautiful gift to understand yourselfHow to live through the lens of your new neurotypeIt's so brave to be vulnerableChoosing your resources very carefullyFinding neuro-affirming peopleMaking space for the beauty of differenceHow can you reframe visibility through an autistic lens?Spiralling up through growth, learning, understanding and compassionBeing authentically yourself is being visibleHaving control over your environmentAwareness and acceptanceYou don't have to do things anyone else's wayLinks:To access our info pack, click here.Would you like to publish with The Unbound Press? We invite you to join the Unbound Writer's Collective.To find out more about our Done-For-You Publishing Packages at The Unbound Press, get in touch.Keen to harness the power of your writing to make more impact and create an abundant income? Join the Abundant Author Academy.Interested in being part of a dedicated container for soul-led entrepreneurs and transformational leaders to conceive, create and complete your book? Check out the Abundant Author Portal application.Click here for Nicola’s free, on-demand Abundant Author training.And here for the free Abundant Author Archetype assessment.Want to get a taste of the Unbound Writing community? Join Nicola's free ‘Get Book Ready’ Facebook Group.Book a chat with Nicola here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Lindsey Elms on her website, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.Purchase Lindsey’s book via the usual outlets.Music Credit: Joseph McDade.We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

May 6, 2026Episode 21620 min

Episode 216 – All the Parts it Takes with Kate Mayor

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with author Kate Mayor. Join them as they discuss Kate’s recently released book, All the Parts it Takes – a novel about “a woman who’s been driving forward for so long, she’s lost connection to herself”. It’s the story of “what happens when a woman stops performing her own life and starts, slowly, to choose it”.In this Episode:What in particular makes Kate an unbound writer?Writing from a place that feels really trueHow did Kate get started writing her book in the first place?You don't have to have all the answersGiving yourself permission to get startedExpressing the creative side of yourselfWhat has Kate liberated herself from?There are a million ways to write a novel – you can invent your ownWhat was the process like as Kate’s story came through and evolved?Not forcing the process, and giving your book spaceWhat surprised Kate along the way as the story came through?The books we write become medicine for usWhat fears or doubts came up for Kate, and how did she move through them?How did Kate find the audiobook process?Did Kate consider writing a non-fiction book?What advice would Kate give someone with an idea bubbling?Links:Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here.Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers.Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Kate Mayor on her website or LinkedIn.Purchase Kate’s book here or via the usual outlets.Music Credit: Joseph McDade.We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

April 22, 2026Episode 21529 min

Episode 215 - Diary of a 30 Something Widow with Heather Nicole

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with inspirational author Heather Nicole. Her book, ‘Diary of a Thirty-Something Widow: Transpirational wisdom gleaned from the fires of transformation’, is out now. In it, Heather “explores how profound life experiences shape who we become and how we view the world”. Join them as they discuss that and more, including Heather’s second book, and how you can become a collaborator.In this Episode:Is there something about the way Heather writes that’s different?No boundaries or limitsAllowing yourself to write what comes throughOn a soul level, we can be a crone at any ageAllowing different parts of yourself to come through and be in the final editEach version of you has something important to sayWhen did Heather first have that spark of an idea for a book?Feeling worthy enough to be an authorHow did Heather navigate the writing process through her husband's passing?Journaling as a part of the healing processSomebody else helping hold you accountableWhat fears or doubts did Heather have around writing and publishing her book?Learning to honour yourself, your experience and perspectiveGiving yourself permission to feel and move through survivor's guiltWhat advice would Heather give someone feeling called to write a book?Heather’s second book with The Unbound Press is in motion: The Phoenic DiariesLinks:Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here.Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers.Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Heather Nicole on her Modlink, her website, via email, Instagram (personal) or Instagram (business).Connect with Heather’s nonprofit via the website or

April 8, 2026Episode 21422 min

Episode 214 - Stepping Stones on the Soul's Journey with Terri Hofstetter

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with Story Weaver and Alchemist, Terri Hofstetter. Join them as they talk about Terri’s recently released book, Stepping Stones on the Soul's Journey, where she shares stories from her remarkable life – “the twists and turns, the way markers and choices that finally led her to embrace the life her intuition was nudging her towards all along”.In this Episode:What in particular makes Terri unbound?Is there anything that symbolises being unbound in Terri’s writing process?The strong fear of judgment When did Terri feel the call to write a book?Terri’s awakeningDid Terri always sense her book would share her own story? Truth is stranger than fictionWhat fears or doubts came up as Terri brought her book together?How did Terri get from handwritten notes to putting them into the manuscript?What role does music play in Terri’s process?How does Terri feel now her book is out in the world? What advice would Terri give someone starting their writing journey?Immersing yourself in the world of writingLinks:Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here.Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers.Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Terri Hofstetter on her website, Instagram or Facebook.Purchase Terri’s book via the usual outlets.Music Credit: Joseph McDade.We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

April 1, 2026Episode 21335 min

Episode 213 - My Dandelion Story with Emily Doe

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with Author, Artist and Mum, Emily Doe. Join them as they dive into My Dandelion Story, Emily’s recently-birthed book – a sacred record of her “unique star seed story to this point in her life adventure”. Who’s the book for? Anyone, male or female, who may have forgotten to honour and share their gifts with the world.In this Episode:What makes Emily, her process and journey unbound?What needs to come through will come throughGiving yourself permission to listen to your body's wisdomHow did Emily get started with her book?What fears or doubts came up for Emily?Allowing yourself to do what brings you joyBard life not the hard lifeWhat advice would Emily give a writer at the start of their journey?Links:Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here.Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers.Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Emily Doe on her website, Instagram or YouTube.Purchase Emily's book here, via the usual outlets.Music Credit: Joseph McDade.We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

March 18, 2026Episode 21221 min

Episode 212 - The Second Childhood with Kelly Moss

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with Kelly Moss, an author, a trauma-informed creativity coach, a comedian, a matriarch, and more. Join them as they talk about The Second Childhood, Kelly’s recently birthed book. Part memoir and part manifesto, it “invites you into a more sustainable way of living built on joy, play, freedom, connection and women's wisdom,” restoring your “sense of wonder, self-trust, and courage to embrace the unknown”.In this Episode:What makes Kelly an unbound writer?How did Kelly get started writing her book? How did Kelly navigate the process? Kelly is such an amazing example of living in an unbound wayIntentional lifestyle designStructuring a life that works for KellyWhat fears or doubts came up for Kelly during the writing process?How does Kelly feel now The Second Childhood is out in the world?What's next for Kelly?What piece of advice would Kelly give someone on their book-writing journey?Links:Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here.Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers.Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Kelly Moss on her website, Instagram or Facebook.Purchase Kelly’s book via the usual outlets.Music Credit: Joseph McDade.We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

March 4, 2026Episode 21123 min

Episode 211 - From the Ashes with Rachael B

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with Rachael B, a self-care activist and growth catalyst. Join them as they talk about From the Ashes, a poetry collection Rachael’s currently working on, and her second time publishing with the Unbound Press. If you’d like to be part of From the Ashes, there’s still space: Just message Rachael here or here, or fill out the form on her website. With International Women's Day coming up on Sunday, March 8th, this episode is perfectly timed. In this Episode:What makes Rachael an unbound writer?Losing the mask of trying to fit inSharing hard stuffThe therapeutic part isn't necessarily the book itself, but the process of creating itRachael’s book is co-created by the women who share their stories with herImposter syndrome fearWhat made Rachael decide to write From the Ashes?How does Rachael navigate the process of writing and holding life?Links:Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here.Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers.Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Rachael B on her website, LinkedIn and Substack.Music Credit: Joseph McDade.We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

February 18, 2026Episode 21025 min

Episode 210 - Inner Rewilding with Holly Copeland

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with Holly Copeland about ‘Inner Rewilding: A Scientist's Journey Into Being’. It’s a guide for the “spiritually weary, climate-anxious, and healers who've forgotten to tend their own hearts”. Holly’s going to create a course from the book, so watch this space.In this Episode:What makes Holly an unbound writer?Each Unbound Press author has a unique essenceThe energy and spirit of a book – quite distinct from the authorBooks change you, and trusting the processThe four-year process of Holly and the Unbound Press working togetherHow did Holly feel the initial call to write her book?Moments when there's a new layer of clarityHow did Holly’s book change and evolve?What fears and doubts came up for Holly throughout the process?Divine timing: things unfolding just as they’re meant toHow does Holy feel now Inner Rewilding is out in the world?The book-writing and birthing process is huge (and terrifying)Validation signs coming in from the universeWhat advice would Holly give someone called to write a book?Honouring the spirit of the book that wants to come through youLinks:Interested in becoming an author with us at The Unbound Press? To access our info pack, click here.Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers.Access Nicola's free guide - The 3 Things I Wish I'd Known Before I Wrote my Most Transformational Book here.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Holly Copeland on her website and Substack.Purchase Holly’s book via the usual outlets.Music Credit: Joseph McDade.We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

January 28, 2026Episode 20921 min

Episode 209 - Me to We with Rebecca Hogan

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with Rebecca Hogan about ‘Me to We: How to rediscover yourself and truly thrive in Motherhood’. It’s your guide back to yourself, and “your permission slip to understand your life now, with honesty, self-compassion and the support you deserve.”In this Episode:All the ‘not enough’ thoughts we have with different parts of our livesIt's so powerful to share your vision with the worldPlaying, having fun and experimenting The idea of matrescence: becoming a mumPermission to pause and rethink everythingHow did Rebecca start the writing process for her book?Did Rebecca have any fears or doubts?Nicola brought Rebecca’s story out, gave her permission and encouraged herBoundaries are keyHow does Rebecca feel now her book is out in the world?What advice would Rebecca give someone starting their writing journey?Links:To access our info pack, click here.Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers.Click here for Nicola’s free, on-demand Abundant Author training.And here for the free Abundant Author Archetype assessment.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Rebecca Hogan on her website, Instagram or Facebook.Purchase Rebecca’s book via the usual outlets or direct from her here.Music Credit: Joseph McDade.We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.

January 7, 2026Episode 20821 min

Episode 208 - Freya Through the Void with Lucy EM Hunter

In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, the first of 2026, Nicola’s in conversation with magical author Lucy EM Hunter about Freya Through The Void. Lucy’s beautifully written debut novel blends magical realism and literary fiction, inviting readers into a reflective journey shaped by mystery, memory and unseen connections. In this Episode:What makes Lucy an unbound writer?Why did Lucy feel called to write her book?What fears or doubts came up during the writing and publication process? How did Lucy launch her book?What advice would Lucy offer someone starting their creative journey?Links:To access our info pack, click here.Ready to write, finish + publish your book? Come join the Unbound Writer's Collective - our vibrant community + membership for soul-led writers.Click here for Nicola’s free, on-demand Abundant Author training.And here for the free Abundant Author Archetype assessment.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook.Connect with Lucy EM Hunter on her website, Instagram or Facebook.Purchase Lucy’s book via the usual outlets.Music Credit: Joseph McDade.We’d love you to share this episode with your friends, community and anyone you think would enjoy it.