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 Lit
00:18 Meet Author Sarah Raughley
02:10 The Inspiration Behind The Queen's Spade
05:13 Exploring Afrofuturism and YA Literature
09:18 The Challenges of Historical Research
14:43 Upcoming Projects and Celebrating Wins
17:11 Reading Recommendations and Final Thoughts
19:45 Advice for Making a Positive Impact
21:32 Where to Find Sarah Raughley
22:52 Closing Remarks
Sarah’s Books
The Queen’s Spade (out January 2025)
Books Mentioned in This Episode
Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan
Where to Find Sarah
Sarahraugley.com
