Meet Jane Tara, who discusses her latest novel Tilda is Visible, where the female protagonist is diagnosed with invisibility as she progresses into her 50s. Jane discusses experiences of feeling invisible, implications on self-perception, the way society views aging, and the healing journey of self-discovery.
00:00 Introduction 02:18 Chat with Nat Newman: Writing tips and app recommendations 03:22 The importance of invoicing and professionalism 06:38 Understanding the drafting process in writing 11:20 Sarah Bailey's success story 14:38 Jane Tara's novel: Tilda is Visible 21:16 Experiencing invisibility: A personal journey 21:54 The impact of invisibility on relationships 22:49 The commonality of invisibility among women 24:06 Strategies to overcome invisibility 24:30 The power of meditation and self-reflection 26:48 The writing process: From idea to manuscript 29:21 The challenges of writing a personal story 31:05 The journey to publication 33:56 Overcoming invisibility: A personal triumph 41:44 The future of writing: A new project 42:17 Top writing tips for aspiring authors 44:45 Conclusion: The power of storytelling
Jane Tara has published over a hundred children's books, several plays and five novels. She's a daily meditator, a sucker for a rescue mutt and, most of all, a front-row cheerleader for her two sons. She spent thirteen years wandering the world and lived in five countries but is now happily at home in Sydney. Jane is the general manager at Australia's largest book review community, Better Reading.
