Archive - The Joy Rise

The power of turning everyday-ness into joy: a Q+A with Tilly Moses

"What an amazing power to have, to make something mundane and ordinary into something full of whimsy!"

Jun 19 •

BIG NEWS FOR JOY

The House That Joy Built is coming to the UK and US in March 2026!

Jun 17 •

(#16) New fiction: The Estuary

A new short story for my Joy Rise supporters + a creativity prompt

Jun 12 •

June Notes to Self

Like Post-Its, so I don't forget

Jun 4 •

May 2025

(#15) Where do I find courage in my writing when I don't feel it?

The books and words I turn to, when I need to be brave in my work. Plus EXCITING UK news!

May 29 •

(#14) Remember Who You Are: smoke signals from First Draft Woods

Where I find focus and motivation to stay open-hearted and write.

May 15 •

A hidden gem: how to take your creative ideas seriously

And a citrus-related plea

May 8 •

May notes to self

Like Post-Its, so I don't forget

May 1 •

April 2025

(#13) Five essentials in my new writing office

+ first loves, rage, found photographs, Bundjalung seasons & our new Joy Rise community noticeboard

Apr 24 •

Planting iris: Q&A with Austin Kleon

Whose words and work helped me to find the guts to write my first novel

Apr 17 •

(#12) New short fiction: Bowerbirds

Do you know, you can begin again?

Apr 10 •

Sunday special: gardens + chocolate-date torte + books: a Q&A on creativity with Alice Wood

Introducing Alice, our Joy Rise Community Manager!

Apr 6 •

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