Listen: Talk About the Muck But Make It Poetry

Radical justice, 'The Color Purple', divinity, virginity, and the vital importance of storytelling. (29 mins)

 I'm not the friend you have to apologize to when you send like a long-ass voice message. Because I'm going to listen to the whole thing while I load my dishwasher. 

And I'm probably going to be nodding and agreeing as if you can hear me. I'm more than happy to come to your TED Talk, as a storyteller. I also am very much a story listener.  

There are so many ways to create community. And for me, this happens through conversation.  Conversations with friends, with friends of friends, or with various folks from my ever-expanding creative orbit.  

This week, I'm sharing my conversation with Tiffany Rose, a writer, poet, and mother based in Austin and originally from the small town of Quincy, Florida. Tiffany wrote Pack Light, a book of poetry and prose that lovingly approaches an unapproachable topic — sexual assault — and explores it with grace, intention, and candor. 

Pack Light as a reminder that difficult truths can land softly when handled with care.  

In our conversation. We also talk about radical justice, her writing process, her decision to self-publish, motherhood, The Color Purple, divinity, virginity, and the vital importance of storytelling. 

Some of the topics that we cover are sensitive so please be mindful as you listen. 

Here's my conversation with Tiffany Rose.