Listen "016 Yara Rodrigues Fowler: The Revolutionary Novel"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we chat to Yara Rodrigues Fowler about the possibilites of the revolutionary novel. We speak about the potential of art as a driving force for change in the world, providing a space to desire beyond the borders of neoliberalism, imperialism and patriarchy. We talk about the ways in which novels can hold multiple dimensions of time and space and the role of formal experimentation and translation. We also discuss queer families and sisterhood and the ways in which these relationships might act as a 'little communism' of love, hinting at the possibilities of a world which is more free. We talk about the experience of writing and releasing a second novel and how to move through the publishing world while staying true to your own ideals. Yara's new novel, There Are More Things is published on 28th April.
References
There Are More Things by Yara Rodrigues Fowler
Stubborn Archivist by Yara Rodrigues Fowler
Anne Boyer
Saidiya Hartman
Emma Goldman
Lola Olufemi
Listen for a 10% discount code on Yara's books at Storysmith books.
References
There Are More Things by Yara Rodrigues Fowler
Stubborn Archivist by Yara Rodrigues Fowler
Anne Boyer
Saidiya Hartman
Emma Goldman
Lola Olufemi
Listen for a 10% discount code on Yara's books at Storysmith books.
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