Clouds on the Ground: Finding Hope Through Poetry | Autumn Williams

In this heartfelt episode of Hidden Secrets in Books, Dominic sits down with Autumn Williams—award-winning poet and author of the #1 Best Selling poetry collection Clouds on the Ground and the chapbook WAVES.Drawing from her journey with chronic illness, Autumn shares how poetry became a way to process pain, embrace hope, and discover beauty in life's most difficult moments. Through accessible free verse and vivid natural imagery, her work explores universal themes of time, grief, dreams, resilience, and the quiet strength found in everyday life.Together, they discuss the inspiration behind Clouds on the Ground, the stories woven throughout WAVES, the realities of balancing creativity with chronic illness and family life, and the deeply personal yet universal nature of poetry. Autumn also reflects on her self-publishing journey and the impact she hopes her words have on readers seeking comfort and connection.Whether you're a poetry lover, an aspiring writer, or someone navigating a difficult season, this conversation offers encouragement, inspiration, and a reminder that beauty can still be found—even when the clouds seem close to the ground.In this episode, you'll discover:How chronic illness shaped Autumn's voice as a poet.The inspiration behind Clouds on the Ground and WAVES.Why free-verse poetry creates space for healing.The balance between creativity, family, and personal challenges.What it means to transform personal experiences into universal stories.How poetry can bring hope during life's hardest seasons.Connect with Autumn Williams:🌐 Website: http://www.autumnwilliams.com/📚 Explore her books and poetry: http://www.autumnwilliams.com/If you enjoyed this episode, follow Hidden Secrets in Books, leave a rating and review, and share this conversation with someone who could use a little hope, healing, and the beauty of poetry.