Join Anna Kennedy in this engaging episode as she shares her exciting week meeting with Dr. Radhika Mahase from Trinidad and Tobago, who created Autism Superhero Awards inspired by Anna’s work, and Maya, an incredible young advocate whose autistic brother inspired her journey. Anna also discusses a fascinating book recommendation ‘Autism for Adults’ by Daniel Jones, and highlights her special event at Stationers Hall where she surprised ambassador Tess Eagle Swan with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with assistance dog Kratow. In this episode’s main interview, Anna sits down with accomplished author Samantha Lee Howe, a former English teacher turned full-time writer with a fascinating international background. Sam shares invaluable advice for aspiring writers, including techniques for overcoming writer’s block and navigating the publishing world, while discussing her journey from reading John Fowls’ ‘The Collector’ at age 11 to becoming an award-winning horror novelist. She offers practical tips for both self-publishing and traditional publishing routes, emphasizing the importance of professional editing and finding the right support networks.