In this episode, Kristy shares how Day One helps her track runs and health goals, capture family memories, and even keep a book journal. The conversation also explores why she sees writing as “painting with words,” and how journaling preserves the fleeting moments and unexpected ideas that shape our stories.
- Read Kristy’s interview on the blog
- Check out Kristy’s newest novel, The French Kitchen
- Keep a Book Journal with Day One and Apple Shortcuts by Robert Breen
This Episode’s Journaling Exercise
Kristy reminded us how journaling can be a daily rhythm, a way to notice beauty, hold onto memories, and capture the ideas that come to us in unexpected places.
Open Day One, and spend a few minutes with these prompts:
- What detail from this moment do I want to capture right now?
Describe one detail, or capture a photo, of what’s happening right here, right now. - What idea has been circling in my mind lately?
Note a thought, question, or inspiration that’s been circling in your mind lately—big or small. - When I think about a recent season of change, what perspective have I gained?
Think about a season of change you’ve walked through recently. What does the “before” look like? What does the “after” look like? What have you learned along the way?
About Kristy Cambron
Kristy Cambron is a vintage-inspired storyteller writing from the space where beauty, art, and history intersect. She is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author of historical fiction, including The Butterfly and the Violin and The Paris Dressmaker, as well as nonfiction titles. She holds a degree in Art History and Research Writing and spent 15 years in education and leadership development for a Fortune 100 corporation, before stepping away to pursue her passion for storytelling. Her work has been named to Cosmopolitan’s Best Historical Fiction list, Publishers Weekly’s Religion & Spirituality Top 10, and Library Journal’s Best Books. She received a Christy Award for her novel The Painted Castle, and her work has been featured by Once Upon a Book Club Box, Frolic, Book Club Girl, BookBub, and Country Woman magazine. Kristy lives in Indiana with her husband and three sons, where she can probably be bribed with a peppermint mocha latte and a good read.
💡 Have an idea for the Day One podcast?
We’re always looking for new topics and inspiring guests to feature! If you have a Day One journaling-related idea or know someone with a great story to share, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your suggestions at dayoneapp.com/podcastideas.
