This week on Words That Burn, I am joined by poet Camille Ralphs, whose debut collection After You Were, I Am mesmerises with its vibrant exploration of historical and mythological narratives often overlooked.

In this enlightening interview, Ralphs shares the inspiration behind her compelling work, featured in esteemed publications like the New York Review of Books and the Times Literary Supplement.

Discover the electrifying language and empathetic depth that animate figures from Elizabethan occultists to the Pendle Witches, offering a fresh perspective on their lives and legacies.

Listen an Ralphs' recites three poems from the collection that are all at once technically masterful yet poignantly human.

Ralphs' fascination with the Elizabethan Gothic, her innovative wordplay, and the profound empathy woven through her poems offer a rich tapestry of the past and present. From there, Ralphs' discusses her creative process, her exploration of form and language, and the intriguing blend of historical research and personal reflection that shapes her poetry.

Thanks a million to Camille for coming on and discussing all this with me. It was a really fun conversation.

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