Who is Octavia Butler? What molded her creativity?

In today's episode we continue to explore the life and legacy of Octavia Butler, an oracle of science fiction, whose visions of the future resonate more deeply today than ever. We examine the backdrop of her upbringing, the environment around her and the lasting impressions on her life that defined her as a writer. Nisi Shawl (Writer / Friend) also joins in to discuss the work, and her relationship with the late Octavia Butler. 

Read: Parable of the Sower, The Last Unicorn

Connect: Jacquees Thomas @_ThatsPeace

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Learn More: NisiShawl.com

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Who is Octavia Butler? What molded her creativity?
In today's episode we continue to explore the life and legacy of Octavia Butler, an oracle of science fiction, whose visions of the future resonate more deeply today than ever. We examine the backdrop of her upbringing, the environment around her and the lasting impressions on her life that defined her as a writer. Nisi Shawl (Writer / Friend) also joins in to discuss the work, and her relationship with the late Octavia Butler. 
Read: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52397.Parable_of_the_Sower">Parable of the Sower</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29127.The_Last_Unicorn">The Last Unicorn</a>
Connect: Jacquees Thomas <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_thatspeace/?hl=en">@_ThatsPeace</a>
<a href="https://mailchi.mp/fbd3ee08372a/blk-writers-room">BLKWritersRoom.com</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/_thatspeace/?hl=en"></a>
Learn More: <a href="http://www.nisishawl.com">NisiShawl.com</a><a href="https://www.octaviabutler.com"></a>
<a href="https://www.octaviabutler.com">OctaviaButler.com</a>

BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture. 

BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture.

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Who is Octavia Butler?

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