{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/689b7bcb290bdec8f9696fb1/6a1436a98ff41815a8f993d3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Foluso Agbaje: On Loss, Lagos & Living Your Best Life","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/689b7bcb290bdec8f9696fb1/1779709127911-9d6a0424-3938-4684-adc4-34b8bf345cb6.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on The Conversation, Nadine Matheson is joined by the talented author <a href=\"https://www.folusoagbaje.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Foluso Agbaje,</a> whose new novel <a href=\"https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9780008654733\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Talk of the Party</a> invites readers into the glamorous yet tumultuous world of high society Lagos. What does it take to leave a corporate career and  survive the chaos of the publishing world.</p><p><br></p><p>Foluso Agbaje reflects on her journey from childhood storytelling to becoming a published author, discussing the challenges of writing diverse voices and the importance of representation in literature. With insights into her creative process and the emotional rollercoaster of writing, this episode is a rich exploration of resilience, creativity, and the power of narrative. Get ready for a conversation filled with laughter, wisdom, and the undeniable magic of storytelling.</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://uk.bookshop.org/a/14776/9780008654733\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Buy The Talk of the Party</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.folusoagbaje.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Follow Foluso Agbaje</a></p>","author_name":"Nadine Matheson"}