Discussing Trinity w/ Zelda Lockhart

🎙️ The League of Extraordinary Readers sits down with Zelda Lockhart to explore healing, spirit, and generational truth through her novel Trinity.In this deeply reflective conversation, Zelda shares how storytelling becomes a spiritual practice—unpacking intergenerational trauma, Black family histories, vulnerability, and the power of rewriting (six times!) to fully honor spirit and healing. From Black Baptist influences to emotional release in the writing process, this episode centers literature as medicine, ritual, and collective restoration.✨ A must-listen for readers who believe stories can heal families, communities, and ourselves.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Zelda Lockhart and Trinity 02:00 - Comparing Zelda's writing to Toni Morrison’s poetic descriptions 05:00 - Reflection on family silence and unspoken trauma 09:00 - How family history influences Zelda’s storytelling 12:30 - Writing as a spiritual practice and emotional release techniques 16:00 - The importance of truth-telling in healing 20:00 - Handling trauma with care in writing 25:00 - The spiritual significance of music and environment during creative process 36:00 - Overcoming doubts: Zelda’s six re-writes of Trinity 39:00 - Literature as a spiritual and healing tool 42:00 - Encouraging vulnerability and honesty to heal collective trauma 45:00 - The deep connection between art, spirit, and self-reflection 49:00 - Rapid fire: favorites, routines, and future projects 52:10 - Zelda’s upcoming work and closing thoughts📚 Books & Topics Mentioned:TrinityJazzThe Seven Daughters of DupreeSea Island BluesBeloved On Sundays She Picked FlowersHoller. Child!PerishThe Book of ChuckTV/Movies:💬 Follow The League of Extraordinary Readers:📸 🎧 https://beacons.ai/tloer📧Email Us: [email protected]📱Follow us on socials:IG&Threads: @theleagueofreadersShelbey’s IG&Threads: @shelbeymonaeJess’s IG&Threads: @literaturenoirclub Zelda’s IG: @zelda.lockhart🪩 Church Announcements:#TheLeagueOfExtraordinaryReaders #BookPodcast #BlackLiterature #DiverseReaders #BookReviews