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Paula McLean on Debut Novels, Fearless Press & The Stella Legacy

Paula McLean on Debut Novels, Fearless Press & The Stella Legacy

Update: 2025-11-091
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In this episode of Totally Lit, host Ky Garvey speaks with Paula McLean about her debut novel, the inspiration behind publishing imprint Fearless Press (founded by her daughter Ginny Grant), and the importance of supporting women writers through prizes like the Stella Prize and the new Fearless Prize.


They discuss the shift from memoir to fiction, Paula’s experiences as an editor, the challenges writers face balancing life and creativity, and the joy of seeing women’s writing gain recognition. Paula also shares insights on the publishing process, launching her novel, and the emotional journey of creating a character and letting her go.


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Paula McLean on Debut Novels, Fearless Press & The Stella Legacy

Paula McLean on Debut Novels, Fearless Press & The Stella Legacy

Ky Garvey