Writing Coercive Control Episode 1: Sahar Delijani

Coercive control is endemic and therefore it must be cultural.
This 6-part live-recorded, interactive talk series will inspire
writers and readers to explore literature about coercive control
in wider contexts, including state control, parent/child
relationships, historical control, and control in industry and
workplace. Upcoming guests include authors Rowan Hisayo Buchanan,
Winnie M Li, and Chimene Suleyman, who will discuss their
experiences writing coercive control.


In this episode, bestselling-author Sahar Delijani talks about
her family history of political activism and imprisonment in
Iran. Sahar was born in Evin prison, where her mother was a
political prisoner in the early 1980s. Her novel CHILDEN OF THE
JACARANDA TREE and work-in-progress follow-up THE LUMINOUS BLUE
are inspired by her family’s story. With host, author Abigail
Tarttelin, Sahar discusses why she chooses to explore state
coercive control in Iran in her books.


Also, host Abigail reads from her own work-in-progress novel,
ORDINARY WOMAN TURNS 30, an autofiction novel about a woman
dealing with the aftermath of coercive control in an intimate
partner relationship as she approaches her 30th birthday.


Follow Sahar Delijani on
https://Instagram.com/SaharDelijani 


Sahar’s novel THE CHILDREN OF THE JACARANDA TREE is available now
to purchase or order through all good bookstores.


Follow Abigail as she writes her novel on Substack at
abigailtarttelin.Substack.com 


Send your questions and comments for the podcast to Abigail’s
https://Instagram.com/abigailtarttelin_


Abigail’s novels FLICK, DEAD GIRLS, and GOLDEN BOY are available
now to purchase or order through all good bookstores.


This podcast is co-produced by Abigail and Clear Lines Festival.
Clear Lines started in 2015 as the UK's first festival addressing
sexual assault and consent through the arts and discussion. Since
then, their events have continued to promote a survivor-centered
dialogue that emphasizes creativity, community, and artistic
self-expression. You can check out their website with videos of
past events at:


https://clearlines.org.uk/


And sign up to their newsletter to learn about upcoming events
through their network:


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They also offer a free downloadable creative writing guide for
survivors of sexual violence and abuse:


https://clearlines.org.uk/our-free-creative-writing-guide-for-survivors-available-here/


This podcast is supported by Arts Council England.


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