Rachel Knightley talks to Jennifer Steil
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A painter doesn't need permission to mix any colours they like. Yet, as writers, our memories, imagination, observations and questions about the world and ourselves come with "not supposed to go there" stamped all over them. How can we give ourselves permission to beat those blocks? Multi-award-winning author Jennifer Steil joins Rachel Knightley to talk about about what kept her writing through kidnap, cancer treatment and everyday life in the three countries she calls home. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rachel3t472.substack.com
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