PIVOTAL SLICE: on writing & composing

David chats to poet, photographer and filmmaker Janet Lees about her artistic process and the path she has taken through recovery and spiritual growth. Janet’s work is published in journals and anthologies around the world, and her own book of poetry and photography is entitled ‘House of Water’ (2019).

View Janet’s work and purchase her book: https://janetlees.weebly.com/

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David’s new single, ‘The Agreement’ is available to purchase on Bandcamp: https://davidmackenzie.bandcamp.com/

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Jade and David speak to Mary in the Mirror, a singer-songwriter who weaves evocative storylines into her music, using her life experiences as inspiration in her writing process. With a distinctive Bristol sound, she infuses hip-hop, trap and drill beats with jazz soul vocals and a Celtic twist. Mary talks about her experiences as a woman in a male-dominated industry and how she has adapted her process to fit the changing landscape of live music.

At the end of the episode Mary shares her latest single, ‘Haunt U’.

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We’re overjoyed to be joined by Caitlin Durante! Caitlin is a writer, comedian and co-host of the hugely successful Bechdel Cast, a podcast about the representation of women in film. As a stand-up she has performed all over America as well as the Edinburgh Fringe festival. She teaches screenwriting workshops from her home in L.A., drawing on her knowledge as a story analyst and script expert. Jade talks to Caitlin about her writing process, tips for forming solid characters from a range of backgrounds, and how (shock horror) James Cameron’s Titanic does not have a good screenplay!

Find out more about Caitlin’s classes on her website: https://www.caitlindurante.com/

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Find out more about David’s new course, Zen and the Art of Composing: https://www.facebook.com/zencomposing or email [email protected]

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Music by David Mackenzie/Stantz

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Our guest today is writer and podcaster Zoe Fox, who founded ‘The Curl Squad’ with the intention of sharing stories about natural curly hair and empowering underrepresented women to become the best versions of themselves. Through conversation, community and self-development, Zoe inspires her audience to face their fears and overcome limitations that may be holding them back. In her podcast, she speaks candidly about the incredible challenges she has overcome – including experiencing a life-changing injury – and shares how she has found strength and meaning in the healing process.

Find Zoe’s work here: https://thecurlsquad.com/

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Have a look at Jade’s new website, open for submissions through February: https://www.orangesjournal.com/

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Jade speaks to prolific writer Irenosen Okojie about her unique path into the literary world, finding a mentor and tips for staying inspired. Irenosen is the author of novel Butterfly Fish and two short story collections, Speak Gigantular and Nudibranch. She is known for her forays into surrealism, richly complex characters and vividly poetic imagery, and is one of the most exciting Black female voices in the world of contemporary literature.

Find out more about Irenosen: https://www.irenosenokojie.com/

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Music by David Mackenzie. ‘Embrace’, his new single, is released on 1st April and will be available to purchase on Bandcamp: https://davidmackenzie.bandcamp.com/

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