New Podcast Episode: Joanne Drayton Discusses The Queen’s Wife at the Marlborough Book Festival
- 20 July 2024
- Tony Skinner
We are thrilled to announce the release of a new podcast episode featuring acclaimed author Joanne Drayton, recorded live at the 2023 Marlborough Book Festival. In this episode, Joanne sits down with Jane Forrest Waghorn to discuss her deeply personal and compelling memoir, The Queen’s Wife.
The Queen’s Wife is a modern love story that intertwines whakapapa, archaeology, art, and heartbreak. Joanne’s memoir chronicles the lives of two married women who met in 1989 in Christchurch, sparking a love that would challenge societal norms and threaten to unravel their lives. As they navigate the complexities of their relationship, the couple is forced to reassess their sexuality, identity, and heritage, all while facing the potential loss of their children, families, and friends.
Despite the obstacles, Joanne’s story is also one of resilience and joy, filled with laughter, travel, and remarkable encounters. From investigations into Viking raids to explorations of the Kingitanga movement, The Queen’s Wife offers a rich tapestry of experiences and insights that captivate and inspire.
Listen to the full conversation by playing the podcast episode below, and delve into Joanne Drayton’s extraordinary journey of love, identity, and discovery.