Writing to Tranquility with Jessie Cole
Jessie Cole is the author of the exquisite Staying: A Memoir, which was shortlisted for the 2019 Victorian Premier's Literary Award. It is an exceptionally written account of an otherwise idyllic and enchanting childhood, fractured inexplicably by the loss of two family members to suicide. In this episode, Jessie graciously takes us on the journey of wading through the trauma and loss, and shares how she was able to turn immense tragedy into an incredibly powerful and nourishing piece of literature. We chat about the impervious nature of grief, the complexities of family dynamics and the…
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