Storytelling is Freedom with Sarah Raughley

In this episode, we are joined by author Sarah Raughley to discuss her upcoming book, The Queen's Spade. We dive into Sarah's writing process, her inspiration behind retelling the story of Sarah Forbes Bonetta (Queen Victoria’s goddaughter), and the importance of imagination and creativity in storytelling. Sarah shares her experience with historical research, her motivations for writing young adult fiction, and the significance of Afrofuturism and social change in her work. 00:00 Welcome to Liberation is Lit00:18 Meet Author Sarah Raughley02:10 The Inspiration Behind The Queen's Spade05:13 Exploring Afrofuturism and YA Literature09:18 The Challenges of Historical Research14:43 Upcoming Projects and Celebrating Wins17:11 Reading Recommendations and Final Thoughts19:45 Advice for Making a Positive Impact21:32 Where to Find Sarah Raughley22:52 Closing RemarksSarah’s BooksThe Queen’s Spade (out January 2025)The Bones of RuinThe Song of WrathThe Lady of RaptureFlames of FateSiege of ShadowsLegacy of LightBooks Mentioned in This EpisodeLong Live Evil by Sarah Rees BrennanWhere to Find SarahSarahraugley.com@S_raughley Instagram, Threads, and BlueskyThank 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.