Jane Wong

Jane Wong, author of 'How to Not Be Afraid of Everything' and 'Overpour,' brings her unique perspective to the conversation. She dives into the interplay between food and poetry, likening poetic forms to a culinary experience. Wong unpacks ancestral trauma and the role it plays in her writing, particularly related to the Great Leap Forward in China. The discussion takes a whimsical turn as they explore the 'poetics of haunting,' and the intentional use of space in poetry, inviting listeners to engage with deeper emotional narratives.