To celebrate forthcoming publication of Unmothered by A.J Akoto, we caught up with A.J to talk about every aspect of her debut collection, from the inspiration behind it, to her use of myth, and the complexities and challenges of writing about your own life.
A.J and Cherry Potts talk about the intimacy of Unmothered, the vulnerability of writers who draw on autobiography, and the differences between poetry and prose when writing about your own experiences.
Pre-order your copy of Unmothered now or book to join us at an event:
- 11/07/2023: Poetry Book launch at Housmans Bookshop, Caledonian Road, London
- 13/07/2023: Online book launch
