In this inspiring episode, Ian Henzel sits down with author Penelope Starr to discuss her new book, “Desert Haven,” and her powerful journey through the women’s land movement, storytelling, and creative reinvention.

From growing up in a wildly artistic household to embracing fiction later in life, Penelope opens up about the pivotal experiences that shaped her voice as a writer. She shares how literature, queer identity, and communal living have all played key roles in her personal growth—and why it’s never too late to discover your creative self.

📚 “Desert Haven” is a celebration of women’s lives, community, and transformation, told through a series of interconnected stories that echo real-life truths.

🔖 Topics include:
• The women’s land movement of the 1970s
• Shifting from nonfiction to fiction writing
• The influence of reading and art on identity
• Advice for embracing your voice—at any age

✨ “Trust yourself.” – Penelope Starr

Books Mentioned in this Episode:
Desert Haven by Penelope Starr
Bookshop .org: https://bookshop.org/a/110292/9781955826556
Barnes & Nobel: https://rgyp-bn.tiny.us/desert-haven-paperback
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hCv7wY
Rattling Good Yarns Press: https://rattlinggoodyarns.com/product/desert-haven/

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