The latest episode of the Memoir Nation podcast features a moving interview with acclaimed poet and novelist Rachel Eliza Griffiths, who discusses her transition into life writing with her new memoir, The Flower Bearers, per lithub.com. Hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, the discussion delves into the harrowing period during which Griffiths navigated the sudden death of her best friend, poet Kamilah Aisha Moon, and the traumatic stabbing of her husband, the novelist Salman Rushdie.
Griffiths, an accomplished visual artist and recipient of the Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy Award, uses her memoir to explore the intricate textures of loss. During the interview, she reflects on how writers translate layers of lived experience onto the page and the ways in which art can serve as a sanctuary during times of immense personal upheaval. Known for her award-winning poetry collections such as Mule & Pear and her debut novel Promise, Griffiths brings a lyrical sensibility to this devastatingly honest account of survival.
This conversation serves as a prelude to the Memoir Nation book club meeting on 27 March, where The Flower Bearers will be the central focus. Originally launched as Write-minded in 2018, the podcast continues to provide weekly inspiration and industry insights for authors navigating the complexities of personal narrative. The full episode is now available for streaming on all major podcast platforms
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