{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/688797ce2a38d6f5cb809827/69fcf6c2051b78474ee82026?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep.26: EDEN McKENZIE-GODDARD","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/688797ce2a38d6f5cb809827/1778237642611-8c333a3c-e9c1-4624-94d0-a0378ed07b71.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>SHOW NOTES</p><p>Host <strong>Elena Lappin </strong>in conversation with novelist <strong>Eden Mckenzie-Goddard</strong> about his debut novel SMALLIE - a powerful love story and a multigenerational tale of family, loss, and identity. The novel intertwines personal heritage with the political realities faced by Caribbean immigrants in Britain. In this episode, Eden McKenzie-Goddard shares insights into his writing process, the significance of the novel’s title, and the emotional depths of his characters’ journeys.</p><p><strong><em>Copyright: Elena Lappin</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Original theme music score copyright: Tom Pooley</em></strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Navigating multi-generational stories that reflect the complexities of immigration and identity</li><li>How language, music, and personal experiences shape McKenzie-Goddard's storytelling</li><li>The role of empathy and emotional truth in portraying characters' inner worlds</li><li>The significance of the Windrush scandal in shaping the novel’s political and social themes</li><li>Writing in multiple first-person voices to deepen character development</li><li>The creative process and how music influences the author's writing rhythm</li><li>Challenges of balancing political themes with human stories</li><li>Timestamps00:00 - Introduction to Eden Mackenzie Goddard and <em>Smalley</em></li><li>01:33 - Eden reads from his novel, exploring themes of discomfort and language</li><li>05:54 - Discussing the book’s connection with the Windrush scandal and its multi-generational scope</li><li>08:48 - Film rights and themes of love and anger in the story</li><li>11:40 - Personal stories of long-distance love and migration</li><li>13:19 - The novel’s portrayal of unspoken responsibilities and internal conflicts</li><li>14:17 - Exploring multiple narrative voices and character depth in <em>Smalley</em></li><li>17:35 - The importance of empathy in storytelling and understanding family pain</li><li>20:12 - The immigrant experience and feeling of abandonment within families</li><li>22:10 - Character complexity, especially Lucinda, and her struggles with language and identity</li><li>24:46 - The theme of rebellion and the search for freedom through Lucinda’s journey</li><li>26:08 - The impact of language and how it shapes self-perception and authenticity</li><li>33:00 - The theme of aloneness and isolation within immigrant narratives</li><li>36:05 - Addressing political issues through human stories, focusing on the Windrush scandal</li><li>42:16 - The evolution of the story and Mc-Kenzie-Goddard's creative process over years</li><li>44:14 - The creative milestone of writing the final scene and the story’s life force</li><li>46:00 - Vision of <em>SMALLIE </em>adapted to film, highlighting visual storytelling</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Resources &amp; Links</li><li><a href=\"SMALLIE by Eden Mackenzie Goddard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SMALLIE by Eden Mackenzie Goddard</a> (search for latest links)</li><li><a href=\"https://youtube.com/watch?v=XXXX\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nancy Wilson - Guess Who I Saw Today</a></li><li>Connect with Eden Mackenzie Goddard<a href=\"https://twitter.com/edenmkgoddard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a></li><li><a href=\"https://instagram.com/eden.m.goddard\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li><a href=\"https://edenmgoddard.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Official Website</a></li><li>Additional NotesThe significance of language and identity in multicultural and immigrant experiences is central to Eden’s storytelling. His personal insights and musical influences enrich the narrative depth of <em>SMALLIE</em>.</li><li>The episode emphasizes storytelling as a vehicle for empathy, highlighting individual human stories amidst political upheavals.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Elena Lappin"}