🎙️ Podcast Episode: Writing the Land with Maryann Lesert In this powerful episode, Rose Odette sits down with acclaimed author, playwright, and activist Maryann Lesert, whose work bridges the gap between people and the places that shape them.

Maryann's debut novel Base Ten (Feminist Press, 2009) explored an astronomer's search for self among Lake Michigan's dunes and stars. Her newest novel, Land Marks (She Writes Press, 2024), goes deeper — inspired by two years of on-the-ground research at Michigan fracking sites. Land Marks is more than a story — it's a call to action. Set in the lush northwoods of Michigan, it follows a group of friends who rise up against Big Oil's latest incursion into sacred forests. Through activism, sacrifice, and solidarity, Maryann's characters remind us what's truly at stake: our rivers, our land, and our shared humanity.

Rose and Maryann dive into the intersection of art, activism, and accountability — exploring how stories spark social change, how courage shows up in community, and how every voice matters when the stakes are this high. 💬 Whether you're an environmentalist, creative, or just someone who believes in standing for something bigger than yourself, this conversation will remind you that resistance is an act of love — for the earth and for each other. 

🌿 Learn more about Maryann Lesert:

Website: www.maryannlesert.com

Facebook: facebook.com/MaryannLesert

.Instagram: instagram.com/MaryannLesert 📚

Her books:

Land Marks (She Writes Press, 2024)

Base Ten (Feminist Press, 2009) 

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