Rayanne Haines

Rayanne Haines, an award-winning hybrid author and poet, dives deep into her poignant new book, which blends poetry and essay to explore themes of grief and identity. She shares the emotional journey of coping with her mother's cancer diagnosis, revealing the complex love-hate relationship she navigates. Rayanne discusses the creative process behind her visceral imagery and the unique structure of her work, highlighting the importance of capturing the nuances of grief. Listeners are left pondering how we engage with the spaces of loss and family dynamics.