<p>This week on The Conversation, I'm thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented <a href="https://www.tayarijones.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tayari Jones</a>, author of the New York Times Bestselling novel, <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9780861543908" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kin</a>. Join us as we delve into Tayari's journey as a writer, discussing her evolution from a young storyteller to a celebrated author whose works resonate deeply with readers.</p><br><p>In our engaging conversation, Tayari shares her experiences navigating the complexities of the publishing industry, the importance of friendship in her latest novel, and the challenges she faced while writing Kin. We explore the themes of love, identity, and the significance of women's stories, as well as the ways in which her personal experiences have shaped her writing.</p><br><p>Tayari also opens up about her unique writing process, the impact of societal expectations, and the joy of creating characters that reflect the richness of human relationships. We discuss the pressures of success after the publication of her award winning <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9781786075192" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">'An American Marriage'</a>, the role of mentorship, and the importance of maintaining one’s creative spirit amidst the noise of the literary world.</p><br><p><a href="https://www.tayarijones.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Follow Tayari Jones</a></p><br><p><a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9780861543908" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buy Kin</a></p><p>Support the podcast - Buy me a<a href="https://ko-fi.com/nadinematheson" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;cup of coffee</a>&nbsp;☕️.</p><br><p>Buy books by my guests &nbsp;<a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/the-conversation-with-nadine-matheson-podcast-booklist?" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a></p><br><p>Follow Me</p><p><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/nadinematheson.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky&nbsp;</a>|&nbsp;<a href="https://nadinematheson.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/queennads" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NadineMathesonBooks/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://www.threads.com/@queennads?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Threads</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>