Ever put so much work into an adventure or creative project that you feel a bit sad when it's over?

Lauren Delaunay Miller is the editor of "Valley of Giants: Stories from Women at the Heart of Yosemite Climbing," and also a producer and award-winning audio reporter.

"Valley of Giants" features 40 stories of women and rock climbing, going all the way back to the 1930s.

We talk about:

• The challenges and beauty of editing a rock climbing anthology
• Parallels in imposter syndrome between writing and outdoor sports
• The unglamorous side of creative projects and authorship and managing expectations
• The "adventure blues" and post-publishing blues
• The strengths of women in climbing
• Tips for aspiring writers and creatives

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Members get a box every quarter full of woman-created goodies, including a nature-inspired book.

Interested in becoming a part of Grit Lit? Head to ⁠⁠cairnproject.org/grit-lit⁠⁠ to join and get a welcome box! It’s a great gift for a friend, too.

More info:

• Grit Lit: ⁠https://cairnproject.org/grit-lit⁠
• Lauren's work: https://www.laurendmiller.com/

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Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance). Hosted by Angie Marie Lake, edited by Alyson Castonguay.