From Truth to Imagination: Rewriting the Story | Amy Abe

What if the story you’ve been telling yourself… was never fixed to begin with?In this episode, Gayathri sits down with educator, playwright, and writer Amy Abe for a layered conversation on voice, imagination, and the quiet power of rewriting our internal narratives. What begins as a discussion on the Feminist Fantasy League anthology process opens into something deeper—how we construct reality through story, often without realizing it.From Amy’s dialogue-first creative process to Gayathri’s shift from lived-experience storytelling into fiction, this episode explores what becomes possible when we question the rules we’ve internalized.✨ Together, they explore:Why we are always “storying” our reality—whether consciously or notHow voice and character can reveal parts of ourselves we didn’t know existedThe freedom (and discomfort) of moving from truth-telling into imaginative possibilityWhat it means to examine—not just the story—but the rules behind itThis conversation is an invitation to pause and ask:What stories are you telling yourself—and what might change if you chose to rewrite them? 📚 Resources mentioned:Feminist Fantasy League anthologyAmy Abe's LinkedInNEWLY ADDED: book launch event!🎧 Note: Gayathri’s audio may sound slightly choppy in parts due to connection issues. We’ve done our best to clean this up, but you can also follow along with the transcript if helpful.