Author Book Talk: The Power of the Prompt with Lara O’Brien:

What happens when a few curious writers gather around a kitchen table in a small coastal village?

They begin to write — and something remarkable unfolds. The Power of the Prompt is the story of how a simple writing practice grew into a thriving creative community. Blending memoir, storytelling, and practical guidance, Lara O’Brien invites readers into the heart of her workshops — where words spark connection, courage, and friendship.

From dyslexia to writing teacher, US to Ireland, putting her personal memoir project on pause to cultivate a writing community, to now twice published author, Lara's writing path has certainly been unconventional. In this compelling conversation, Lara shares how changing course mid-way from her personal writing toward communal writing birthed so much more than the book. Through her popular Howth Writing programs, world-wide writing retreats, and Hooks & Reels community reading and music events, Lara has learned that sometimes, wh…