Rachel Eve Moulton shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Rachel Eve, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
I always start my day with coffee, of course, but almost as important as caffeine, is my morning hike with my three dogs. We live in the mountains outside of Albuquerque and near the Cibola National Forest. I use mornings to get outside into the forest when there is no one else out on the trails. The joy the dogs display is infectious, and I get time alone to think about what I want to accomplish that day. We always hike two to three miles and head out regardless of weather.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Rachel Eve Moulton and I am a novelist and an editor/educator. I earned her B.A. from Antioch College and my M.F.A. from Emerson College. My short fiction has appeared in Chicago Quarterly Review, Cream City Review, Bryant Literary Review, Narrative Magazine, Southwest Review, New Ohio Review, Button Eye Review, and The Bangalore Review among other publications. My debut novel—Tinfoil Butterfly—was long-listed for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, and nominated for both a Shirley Jackson Award and a Bram Stoker. My second novel—The Insatiable Volt Sisters—was named as one of the top ten horror novels of 2023 by the NYT Book Review. My third novel was just released by Penguin Random House–Tantrum. I live with my husband and two daughters in the mountains east of Albuquerque where I dedicate my time to writing literary horror while also helping other writers discover their voice and story.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
I had an early mentor in Don Wallis. Don was a journalist–the editor of our small town newspaper. He was also the father of my best friend. Don believed in my writing from the start. He published editorials I wrote in the paper, and he was always willing to read my fiction with a red pen in hand. He treated me like the real thing even when I was just a kid writing descriptive paragraphs. The fact that he treated me as if I was an equal in terms of creative work meant the world to me.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
Be patient with yourself. You don’t have to know everything right now.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My friends know that I am loyal and ambitious and invested in understanding what motivates people. I hold my friends and family close. It’s important to me to be present for those I love and to not shy away from hard conversations. These folks know that I knew who I was at a young age. I was ready to announce myself as a writer and educator in grade school–I never lost sight of this goal. I also think that building relationships and asking good questions are essential characteristics to a writer and an educator. Showing genuine interest in others has taught me so much about myself and about my work. I am always grateful for the trust others place in me.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
I’d give up my smart phone! It’s a distraction that eats time and attention.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://rachelevemoulton.com
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