Thank you so much to everyone who attended our In Conversation event on 7 May with acclaimed author Sarah Moss. We were thrilled to host Sarah as she delivered a generous reading from her recent work, My Good Bright Wolf: A Memoir.
The conversation, led by Katharine Murphy, explored a wide range of topics, including the intricacies of writing about the body and illness, whether writing can serve a therapeutic purpose, and the formal challenges of life writing and fiction.
Attendees engaged meaningfully during the Q&A session, chaired by Laura Salisbury, asking insightful questions about the literary references in Sarah’s work, the balance between writing and day-to-day life, and how to maintain a regular writing practice.
The event was well-attended by academics and members of the public. Feedback included:
‘I personally love hearing tales from the intersection of motherhood, creativity, and academia.’
‘It was wonderful, and helped me think afresh about writing, resilience, and the therapeutic.’
‘This was absolutely fascinating!.’
‘[I enjoyed] the introduction to this wonderful research and the links to explore more.’
Pre-order Sarah Moss’s new book, Ripeness, here: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/sarah-moss/ripeness/9781529035490
Watch the recording of the event here: