EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 14 MIN
He Burns by the River: Fire, Water, and Caribbean Soul
from The Ink Is Black Podcast · host Tiffani Staten
Host Tiffani Staten reviews Khalia Moreau’s He Burns by the River, exploring its vivid Trinidadian setting, lyrical voice, and themes of identity, family, spirituality, and the symbolism of river and fire across the African diaspora. Staten shares a personal connection from a writers’ conference, praises the book’s honest portrayal of Caribbean life, and highly recommends it—teasing next month’s pick, Blood Moon by Brittany S. Lewis. Follow her @theinkisblackpodcast or connect at tiffani.staten.com
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Host Tiffani Staten reviews Khalia Moreau’s He Burns by the River, exploring its vivid Trinidadian setting, lyrical voice, and themes of identity, family, spirituality, and the symbolism of river and fire across the African diaspora. Staten shares a personal connection from a writers’ conference, praises the book’s honest portrayal of Caribbean life, and highly recommends it—teasing next month’s pick, Blood Moon by Brittany S. Lewis.Follow her @theinkisblackpodcast or connect at tiffani.staten.com
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