
Episode #86
Penguins, Passion & Prose - Hazel Prior - S5 E12 (87)
A long-awaited conversation with novelist Hazel Prior, author of my favouritest book of all time, Away with the Penguins. As fellow sphenisciphiles (penguin lovers!), we enthuse about the cheerful, resilient, curious and feisty characteristics of penguins — and the profound impact they can have on us. These qualities are woven through Hazel’s trilogy of novels centred around penguins, bringing wildlife and human stories together in unexpected and deeply moving ways. A must-listen for writers and creatives, Hazel takes us behind the scenes of the long journey from research and logistics to letting go, feeling into her characters and allowing them to come alive — quite literally zing off the page and into your heart. We explore how weaving the richness of human experience with the wildness of wildlife can bring out the best in both — beautifully mirroring the purpose behind PIP’s Pu™, my own penguin-inspired oracle deck: helping us reconnect with our natural rhythm, rediscover ourselves and find our way to True North. Hazel’s details: Website: https://www.hazelprior.co.uk/home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hazelpriorbooks/ Favourite book: The Chronicles of Narnia Favourite quote: “Do all the good you can, and make as little fuss about it as possible." Charles Dickens Books Hazel has authored so far: Away with the Penguins Call of the Penguins Gone with the Penguins Ellie & The Harpmaker Life and Otter Miracles New book being released in May 2027 – Title to be revealed! Email me on info@philippaross.com if you have a subject or guest you’d like me to consider for future episodes My Website: https://philippaross.com/ PIP”s PU Oracle Cards: https://philippaross.com/pipspuoraclecards-2/ Schedule an Exploratory call with me: https://philippaross.com/schedule/ Waste Not Want Not Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075991457588 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enthusiologist/ ©2026 Philippa Ross. All rights reserved. Content from Waste Not Want Not Podcast is protected under copyright law. Legal Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by guests on Waste Not Want Not are solely those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Philippa Ross or the Waste Not Want Not Podcast. All content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice.






