About Cracking the Walnut

Hi! I’m Alanna. I’ve spent the last decade writing a series of young adult thrillers, but now I’m turning my focus to nonfiction. I went on quite the inner journey as I was writing and publishing my books, and I have a lot to say about that! See my intro post for a bit more background.

I expect that this newsletter will evolve over time, but I plan to cover topics such as…

• Reflections on writing and publishing

• Overcoming (or, at least, managing) the fear of being seen

• Dealing with perfectionism, depression, and anxiety

• Incorporating enchantment and wonder into everyday life

• Food, probably (it always comes back to food with me)

Cracking the Walnut is sent weekly(ish) on Saturdays. The majority of posts are free. However, I do offer a paid subscription for those who would like to support my work monetarily. Occasionally, I may also put posts behind the paywall that I am not ready to share publicly.

Thanks for being here! I look forward to having you along for the ride.