Blog Article | 9 November 2018

The Word For Freedom: Retreat West Talk Writing, Reading & Social Change

The Word For Freedom: Retreat West Talk Writing, Reading & Social Change

The latest episode of The Know More Podcast is out now!

We got chatty with Amanda Saint & Rose McGinty of Retreat West about their latest anthology, The Word For Freedom.

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We spoke about writing and reading as a source of empowerment, the inspiration of the suffragette movement behind the anthology and social media as a tool for activism.

Purchase The Word For Freedom, featuring 24 short stories from both established and upcoming authors, from Amazon, or in store at Waterstones and Foyles.

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At The Word For Freedom launch, where Head of UK SAYS NO MORE Lyndsey Dearlove told the crowd about the campaign, our Charter on Prevention and goal to end domestic abuse and sexual violence.

All proceeds raised from the anthology will support us and Hestia as we work to support those in crisis across London and raise awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Listen to the podcast below on Soundcloud or download it for free from the Apple podcast store here.


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