Feral Words

In this episode I chat with Daniel Hill about writing, identity and mythology . We explore the inspiration behind his new chapbook, and discuss how his creative practice is continuing to emerge. We talk about: * How identity is formed through language, and vice versa * Why myth is fertile ground for bringing people together * The tension between cynefin - a deep sense of belonging to land and comm...

In this episode I chat with Sandra Davison about her evolving creative practice . We explore threads of art, archaeology, and creating in place. We talk about: * The ephemeral nature of her creative practice * How multiple creative disciplines can weave together * Why listening to the land is essential to life * Breathing stories into the past (esp. the Mesolithic era) You can follow Sandra on Ins...

In this episode I’m trying something new! With an integrated soundscape, I talk about: * Shifting the narrative * Rewilding words * Remembering old stories and letting them rise * Words rooting in the body and blooming on the page Let me know what you think… Get full access to The Wildheart Papers at thewildheartpress.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I chat with Rebecca Field about her upcoming debut collection - Silvestris. We explore the interplay between place, time and voice, and chat about placing trust in the creative process. We talk about: * Navigating the tension between research and re-imagining when writing about the past * How ritual shapes our relationship with place * How deep-rooted connection to place feeds our...

In this episode I talk about: * The non-fiction books that shaped me as a person, and how they became woven into my story * Why I return to these often * How my work in this world was impacted by these texts Get full access to The Wildheart Papers at thewildheartpress.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I chat with writer and creatrix Sheree Mack, and we explore creative practice as ritual, as well as holding the both/and/all of being a writer in this complex world. Sheree is a writer, creatrix, and space holder who weaves words with ancestral memory, fierce tenderness, and a reverence for the wild - both within and around us. Her work walks the edge between personal and political...

In this episode I talk about: * The poems (and poets!) that shaped me as a person, and how they became woven into my story * How poetry lands differently to any other kind of writing * Two poems of my own that also shaped my poetic identity (and I read them aloud too) Get full access to The Wildheart Papers at thewildheartpress.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I chat with writer Christina Tring, and we explore her deeply personal and transformative journey of healing and self-discovery. We talk about: * Christina’s first collection of poetry, In The Compost , published last autumn * The inspiration behind this collection and how its creation was never planned or intended * The role and power of poetry in healing our disconnect with natur...

In this episode I talk about: * The seven fiction books that shaped me as a person * The unexpected similarities I found in my list * Why these books impacted me so deeply Get full access to The Wildheart Papers at thewildheartpress.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I chat with poet Miriam Mason, and we talk about: * Miriam’s first collection of poetry, Beyond the Blue * The inspiration behind this collection and her other poetry * The importance of poetry in a fast-paced world * Poetry as a symbol of much-needed hope Get full access to The Wildheart Papers at thewildheartpress.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to the Feral Words podcast! In this very first episode I talk about: * What helped me develop a multi-faceted ‘wild’ career * ‘Cracking the shell’ to set free your voice * Why writing and identity work are so interconnected * Making sense of the world through stories * Reframing reading and writing to be part of life, not just hobbies * Shifting perceptions as an act of gentle rebellion Ge...

Welcome to the Feral Words podcast! In this short trailer, I introduce the podcast, myself as host, and what to expect moving forward. Join me in March for the first full episode. Get full access to The Wildheart Papers at thewildheartpress.substack.com/subscribe