We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Caitlin Weaver. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Caitlin below.

Alright, Caitlin thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

I started my writing career by writing both practical advice and deeply personal essays for various parenting websites. It was through these pieces that I was discovered by the lead authors of Maternal Hope, an upcoming anthology on pregnancy and loss. These two incredible women were curating a collection of essays about finding hope again after the unimaginable, and they needed an editor to help shape the stories. It was an immense honor to work with the authors who contributed their raw, vulnerable narratives. Helping to craft their stories of how joy and hope can return after profound loss was one of the most powerful experiences of my career. It reminded me of the resilience of the human spirit and the quiet, unexpected beauty that can emerge from the darkest times.

Caitlin, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

After a multi-decade career in the corporate world, I’m now the author of three bestselling novels. I wrote my first one in the early hours before work, unsure if anyone would ever read it. But I had always dreamed of writing a book, and one morning, I just asked myself, “If not now, when?” When that book sold, I made the leap to full-time novelist, freelance writer, and editor.

My novels focus on complex female friendships and peel back the layers of what we hide behind our carefully constructed facades. We all wear masks, pretending to have it all together, when the truth is far messier. In my stories, I explore those hidden depths—the parts of ourselves we don’t often show, even to the people closest to us. At the heart of it all, my books are about life-changing, real-world issues that matter: the complexities of family, love, betrayal, and healing.

I write page-turning domestic dramas that entertain, but also make readers reflect on what truly matters in their own lives. I don’t shy away from heavy topics—like sexual assault or domestic violence—but I approach them with nuance and depth, hoping to spark thoughtful conversations. People have compared my work to authors like Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty, and Celeste Ng, which is an incredible honor. But at the end of the day, I hope my books offer more than just a story; I want them to leave readers thinking about the things that truly matter—both in fiction and in their own lives.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

“Practice makes perfect” is a phrase I heard a lot growing up, and it’s one I’ve had to work hard to unlearn. Because here’s the thing: every time I sit down to write—whether it’s a new book or an article for a client—my first draft is anything but perfect. I’ve had to learn that, for me, the key isn’t perfection right away. It’s just getting the words on the page. I can always go back and refine later. My first drafts are so messy, I’d be embarrassed to show them to anyone, but they serve as the scaffolding I need to build something I’m proud of. The beauty is in the mess—it’s where the real work happens.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

Growing up, I never thought of myself as creative. Most of my family worked in the arts, and I was the “practical” one— the one with an MBA, who took the traditional route and landed a job on Wall Street. But no matter how much I tried to ignore it or push it down, writing always called to me. Eventually, that call grew too loud to silence, and I had to listen.

For me, the most rewarding part of being a creative—and a writer, in particular—has been the way it lets me process my thoughts, my feelings, and the shifting identity I experience as I age and step into new chapters of my life. Writing is my outlet, my way of making sense of the chaos and beauty of existence. It’s how I understand myself, and how I make peace with the person I’m becoming.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.caitlinrweaver.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlinrweaver/
• Other: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlinrweaver