Episode 224 - From the Ashes with Rachael B
In this episode of the Unbound Writer’s Club, Nicola’s in conversation with Rachael B about From the Ashes, her poetry collection. “Written for, and in collaboration with, survivors,” the book “stands out as a uniquely creative approach to healing the hearts of those affected by domestic abuse.” The poems “are written from lived experience and will leave you feeling seen, held and understood”. This is Rachael B’s second book with the Unbound Press; the first was Sauce Will Thicken on Standing, birthed in 2023.
In this Episode:
Working with the Unbound Press makes Rachael B unbound
The Unbound Press gently holds authors and makes suggestions – it doesn’t censor
When did Rachael B first know From the Ashes wanted to come through?
An understanding of why people stay
Bringing From the Ashes together in relation to Source Will Thicken
How is Rachael B navigating any fears?
Rachael B: I'm a woman, speaking as a woman to other women
When we're plugged in to our vision, mission and purpose, it goes beyond us
What advice or encouragement would Rachael B give an aspiring author?
If an idea is coming, it needs to move through you
Writing can be therapeutic
When you’re writing about your own experience, it will activate transformation
Rachael B came to us through reading Jo Gifford’s book, Brilliance Unboxed
Links:
To find out more about becoming an Unbound Press author, access our information pack here.
Download Nicola's free book-writing guide here.
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Connect with Rachael B via her website, Instagram, TikTok or Substack.
Purchase Rachael’s books via the usual outlets.
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