When I asked author Jasmin Darznik if she had a sense of permission to create when growing up, she replied: "Not at all. It's not even that I didn't feel permission, I felt prohibition.” In today’s interview, we dive deep into her journey, emigrating from Iran, how she gave herself permission to pursue writing, and how she found a supportive community along the way. It’s an incredible story, filled with details about how she launches her books and connects with readers today.