Buttercup on Melancholy Hill

Death is an art few can transform
life is a play all must play their role. In today’s episode, think of Death as a peaceful presence. Something we cannot understand but something that we cannot avoid. Why do we want to understand such an entity?

The bane of my literary existence! Oroonoko: The Royal Slave is a story about an African Prince who is tricked into slavery and taken to the Americas. His European features earned him a rank above the rest as a slave only in name. However, is the book a praise of African bravery, a mockery of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, or a mirror of the author’s true feelings ? This episode was done with my best friend, Molly, as my co-host. Thank you!

A woman’s mind is very complex, especially in the 19th century. On this episode, we explore how postpartum depression is treated and left untreated in one woman’s slow decline. And it all beings with an ugly yellow wallpaper. Charlotte Perkins Gilman “The Yellow Wallpaper”

What does a tale of stellar advertisement by strange creatures in the night have to do with the purity of women? Quite a lot! Find out in this episode of our literary dove when we explore the entertaining and seductive narrative poem titled “Goblin Market” by Christina Rossetti.

Late in my celebration of Black History Month, I want to talk about one of the earliest slave story. As told by himself. The close examination of the slave trade recounted by an 11 year old African boys kidnapped from his family and violently introduced to the hell of slavery.

The easiest and most fun part of writing poetry is to finding a beat to move your poem. I trapping enjoy rhyming because it can really make your poem flow so easily and make it even more enjoyable for your reader. It’s only natural that I dedicate an episode to this device.

This is my first Spotify GreenRoom chat, and I was very nervous but thankfully someone (LaQuita Middleton) was kind enough to pop in and have a conversation with me and share her own experience! Check her out on the Spotify GreenRoom app, and also her book: NappyMinded Ideology

*SPOILER* (just in case) this is my thoughts about Mrs. Obama’s memoir. I loved the book, I took notes, and I think we can all learn something very valuable about what it means to ‘become’ and to continue on the journey or becoming because it is never over. Imperfect and constant, we invent ourselves and learn.

I’m touching (barely) on societal issues, and adding some literary works that correspond with the topic. Love is love in this episode....unless you’re into minors or take advantage of vulnerable people. Get Help for that one

BLM. That’s it. *apologies for background noises and technical difficulties *

Faith is in all of us, but this episode I focus on the religious aspect. Give it a listen—believer or not

Ft. Emily Dickinson
This was brief, but I just wanted to test the waters. There will be more on this popular topic for sure. *cover art not mine

A little introduction from a novice. Confidence will hopefully come later. *cover art not mine*