What are You Reading? What are You Writing? ep. 289 with Peter Cobb

Meet Peter Cobb. He’s had a full and varied life in the mental health space and disability advocacy, has worked as a reporter and a lobbyist, and now spends his time outdoors hiking, skiing, kayaking, and, of course, reading and writing indoors and out. Karen and Peter talk about the real-world experiences that inform his fiction and the emotional truths at the heart of Some Things Weren’t Meant to Be.

Watch, listen, enjoy, and share this episode with a friend who loves powerful, character-driven fiction.

Key Takeaways:

• Peter’s writing journey and how his style has evolved over time

• Introductions to his main characters and what he loves most about them

• How his work in mental health, disability advocacy, and journalism informs his stories

• The authors and books that have had the biggest impact on his writing life

• Book recommendations from a voracious reader who’s always exploring new voices

Karen loves this description -- “Peter takes readers on an emotional journey through love, faith, and the moral dilemmas that challenge our deepest convictions.”

About the Author:

Author of two novels, Peter is a newspaper correspondent, volunteer driver for the blind and disabled, and a volunteer teacher. His life experiences give his fiction emotional depth and authenticity.

About Your Host:

Karen E. Osborne is an award-winning author of five novels and host of What Are You Reading? What Are You Writing? She brings her love of story and craft to every conversation with fellow authors.

What is Some Things Weren’t Meant to Be about?

Some Things Weren’t Meant to Be explores love, faith, and the moral dilemmas that challenge our deepest convictions, following characters shaped by real-world struggles and quiet acts of courage.

Who should watch or listen to this interview?

Readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven fiction, stories with moral complexity, and fans of novels rooted in real-life experience.