“Every rejection gets you where you’re meant to be.” – Tuula Costelloe Today’s featured author is playwright and actress, Tuula Costelloe. Tuula and I had a fun on a bun chat about her debut novel, “Mercy”, the concept of "edgy empathy", and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:Tuula’s journey from acting to writingWhy creating meaningful art is importantWhy euthanasia is covered in her novelThe concept of "edgy empathy" and its significance in her workTuula’s Site: https://youtube.com/@tuulliminatiwrites?si=iby6qcF0YcBfsyV1Tuula’s Book: https://a.co/d/eyPt7FxThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 397 – “Make Your Own Break” with Jennifer Lieberman (@iamjenlieberman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-397-make-your-own-break/Ep. 946 – How Stories Drive Impact and Inspire Action with Autumn Karen (@autumncarrying): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-946-how-stories-drive-impact-and-inspire-action-with-autumn-karen-autumncarrying/Ep. 698 – “From Scrubs to Award-Winning Stories” with Debra Blaine (@debrablainemd): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-698-from-scrubs-to-award-winning-stories-with-debra-blaine-debrablainemd/Ep. 666 – “In the Grimdark Strands of the Spinneret” with Keith Anthony Baird (@kabauthor): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-666-in-the-grimdark-strands-of-the-spinneret-with-keith-anthony-baird-kabauthor/Ep. 368.5 – “Hollystone Mysteries” with W.L. Hawkin (@ladyhawke1003): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3685-hollystone-mysteries-with-wl-hawkin-ladyhawke1003/