"Into the Ordinary" with Jemima Hughes

On our very last episode of series 2, I am joined by the multi-slam champ Jemima Hughes. With her incredible 'Into the ordinary' book tour still ongoing, I got to chat with Jemima about getting started into poetry, her inspirations and where you will be able to find her next amongst many other things. We share some incredible poetry from her latest book 'in to the Ordinary' which talks about the after effects of being in a domestic violence situation and the road to recovery. The content of this partners in rhyme episode are extremely hard hitting, talking about domestic violence and mental health, so if these are topics that you may find triggering make sure you are listening in a safe space with support around you. Guest Bio:Jemima is a poet who will sweep you up and drag you through the “minefield” of the unorthodox, swiftly spinning it into the ordinary. She brings you into the storm, pauses for breaks in the clouds, and sits with you in the aftermath to discuss how to rebuild. Jemima’s debut poetry collection ‘Unorthodox’, published with Verve Poetry Press in 2020, challenges perceptions of living with sexual trauma and mental health issues through personal experiences. Her new 2023 collection ‘Into The Ordinary’ aims to change perspectives on how we can make the world a more accepting, understanding and comfortable place for those living with these experiences. All of that and Jemima also happens to be one of the most wonderful people I’ve had the priviledge of meeting so you really are in for a treat today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.