For the Love of Liberty: Twin Writers Lean into the Past to Understand the Present

Black Writer Therapy Podcast

For the Love of Liberty: Twin Writers Lean into the Past to Understand the Present

In this heartfelt session, host Ella speaks with Suzette Riddick and Suzette D. Harrison, affectionately known as 'the twins.' They discuss their new collaborative series, Generations, which tells the intertwined stories of African American families across different eras.

Top Three Takeaways

• They share the deeply spiritual and emotional journey of creating this series, emphasizing the strength of their friendship and the importance of honoring their heritage.
• The guests highlight the significance of self-care, healing through connection, and the cathartic nature of writing.
• They also reflect on their unique bond, which allows them to be their most authentic selves and support each other in both personal and professional endeavors.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction to the Suzette Twins

02:39 Catching Up with Suzette Riddick

04:49 Catching Up with Suzette D. Harrison

06:01 The Healing Power of Friendship

09:13 The Generations Series: Concept and Inspiration

14:40 Creating Colemanville: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives

28:11 The Bond Between the Suzette Twins

36:05 Introducing the Characters

36:25 Florida Coleman's Journey

38:47 Jillian Hart's Story

40:54 Interweaving Histories

42:58 Writing Process and Collaboration

44:00 The Twin Connection

48:51 Game Time: Acrostic Challenge

01:07:08 Final Thoughts and Farewells

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Award-winning author Suzette D. Harrison grew up in a home where reading was required, not requested. Turning her love of reading into a rising literary career, Suzette was first published when her poetry was included in a creative journal in junior high school. While she loves happy endings, Harrison’s work is dedicated to characters who are flawed yet resilient and open to redemption. She loves crafting storylines with intricate layers and depth, often leaving readers with unexpected plot twists. Her writing has been described as “lyrical” and “riveting.” Harrison pays homage to Alex Haley, Gloria Naylor, Alice Walker, Langston Hughes, and Toni Morrison as literary legends who inspired her creativity. However, Suzette emphatically states that it was Dr. Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings that unleashed her writing. Literally. This bestselling author holds a culinary degree in Pastry & Baking and is busy cooking up her next novel...in between batches of cookies. Suzette's Website Ella Shawn Support Black Writer Therapy Podcast