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Ep 13: Nature Writing Special
To celebrate publication of Tools for Surviving a Storm, we discuss nature, writing and women, and chat with author of the collection Nadia Henderson. Read More
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Honesty lines
By Alice Godliman
Alice Godliman's thoughtful poem explores the joy in aging with the expectation of perpetual youth. Read More
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My Therapist Asks Me How My Week’s Been
By Scarlett Ward
Scarlett Ward's poem explores the necessity of retreating, specifically as a woman. TW: assault Read More
9 months ago
the calm in the storm
Awake to the new fire that burns at the heart of Jasmine Thompson's poem and be reminded to never back down. Read More
4 years ago
The Cake is a Lie
Kayla King portrays all of womanhood in one stormy, singing poem. Read More
5 years ago
Shaping Women’s Stories: Lee Miller Exhibition Review
Read Bridie Wilkinson's review of Imperial War Museum's Lee Miller exhibition, 'A Woman's War', in which she questions the chosen narrative. Read More
6 years ago
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