36 | Deafness, secrets and solace with Fiona Murphy, author of 'The Shape of Sound'

James and Ashley interview Fiona Murphy about her memoir 'The Shape of Sound.' In it, they discuss the complexities of Deaf culture and identity, the corrosive power of secrets, and the challenges of being deaf in the healthcare industry. 

Learn more about Fiona on her website, and buy a copy of The Shape of Sound from your local bookshop, Booktopia or wherever else books are sold. 

Books and authors discussed in this episode

• Far from the Tree by Andrew Solomon;
• The Past by Tessa Hadley;
• The Iceman by John Sandford;
• Storm Prey by John Sandford;
• Love, Clancy by Richard Glover
• Flesh Wounds by Richard Glover 

Join Ashley and a great line-up of authors for the Writers Unleashed Festival happening online, Saturday 21 August.

Get in touch!

• Ashley's Website: ashleykalagianblunt.com
• Ashley's Twitter: @AKalagianBlunt
• Ashley's Instagram: @akalagianblunt
• James' Website: jamesmckenziewatson.com
• James' Twitter: @JamesMcWatson
• James' Instagram: @jamesmcwatson