Roxanne Derhodge chats with Alison Rand about her creative journey and move to Italy, focusing on writing from her dog Dea's perspective. They explore mindfulness through pets, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of pets in combating loneliness and fostering trust. Alison shares insights on creating Dea's voice, producing an audiobook, and the resilience and support pets provide. They also discuss workplace loneliness and adjustments in the post-COVID era, concluding with reflections on writing and creativity.
