by Meredith Walters | May 7, 2025 | Blog, Nature Connection
Photo of crossvine flowers by Susanne Alexander on Unsplash “Mama’s form and my own disappeared. In the remaining emptiness, the space where we had been, only affection remained, my love for her and hers for me, this immense and shining we.”This Animal Body Several...
by Meredith Walters | Mar 7, 2024 | Blog, Fear
“Fear makes us do some absurd things.”–Cockroach (from the novel This Animal Body) Cockroach’s line in my new novel comes from personal experience. Fear has definitely made me do some ridiculous things, like hoard large quantities of dried figs and popcorn in...
by Meredith Walters | Feb 8, 2024 | Blog, Common Challenges, How to Make Decisions
At the end of my last post, you might have thought that once I got the idea for my novel, it was all sunshine and smooth sailing from there on out. But as with any story, whether or not it has a happy ending depends entirely on where you end it. After I finished...
by Meredith Walters | Jan 11, 2024 | Blog
First, some quick news! I’m partnering with my local, independent bookstore to offer a Special Pre-Order Deal on my upcoming novel, This Animal Body. Buy from Eagle Eye Books (they ship just about anywhere for free!) and get a signed copy with a handmade wooden...
