Defining Ourselves as Human Beings (with D.A. Murray)

In this episode, we welcome author D.A. Murray to discuss her dystopian novel Dominion: Ascension and how storytelling can explore social change. Murray shares her background as a longtime writer and a Black woman in corporate America and tech, explaining that the book was shaped by observations of social, political, and economic power dynamics, shifting gender roles, coercion, and technology’s influence on humanity. D.A. Murray’s bookDominion: AscensionOther Books MentionedVicious by VE SchawbThe Silent Patient by Alex MichaelidesSociopath: A Memoir by Patric GagneWhere to Find D. A.damurrayoffical.comFacebookInstagramTiktokTimestamps00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:39 Chicago Weather Banter01:14 Why Write Dystopia04:46 Themes Behind Dominion07:53 Bias and IQ Testing09:17 Coercion and Power13:05 Staying Grounded Today14:51 What She Reads Now16:23 Book Two Teaser17:31 Advice for Impact20:01 Where to Follow20:44 Podcast Wrap UpThank you for being part of the Liberation is Lit podcast! If you have stories to share, want to suggest topics, or just want to connect, find us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @liberationislit or visit our website at liberationislit.com. If you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a review! Remember, your voice matters, and together, through the lens of stories, we're making a difference in the world.