@liberationislit: In this episode, we talk with poet and author Riley Danvers about writing, identity, and Riley’s new poetry collection, Arborism of Branching: Sonnets for Post-Divorce Photosynthesis. Riley shares how reading and nature inspire their work, beginning with a childhood love of haiku, and explains how the book’s sonnets chronicle a year after leaving an abusive marriage, moving through seasons as metaphors for shedding, searching, and self-actualization. We discuss the vulnerability of writing trauma, the importance of grounding through reading and community, and poetry recommendations. Riley urges artists to create as an act of resistance, sharing work widely.   In this podcast, we believe in the profound impact of stories! Take a listen wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts and make sure to subscribe! If you want to watch the live video, you can find all episodes on YouTube 😎   --   #LiberationIsLit #BookTok #podcast #writing #poetry

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Monday 28 September 2026 21:15:00 GMT