Reviews! Good reviews! I’m delighted to say that Proud Pink Sky is being received extremely well, with the past few days seeing positive reviews in Interzone, Queer Sci Fi, and Out in Print:
“Proud Pink Sky is an impressively readable piece of work that captivates you early on and drags you effortlessly into a utopia that isn’t quite what it’s cracked up to be. You’ll enjoy the charcter, the story, and the setting. What more could you ask for?”
– Jerry Wheeler, for Out in Print
“… an important, well-written, complex tale that will grip you, shake you, and give you a different view of what makes a utopia, and at what costs.”
– Lucy, for Queer Sci Fi
“Read it or regret it.”
– Eliza B., for Queer Sci Fi
“Like most utopian/dystopian novels, the main point of this novel is showing us a hypothetical universe – what would the world be like if LGBTQ people had defeated, or at least helped to defeat, the Nazis? What would a city-state run by and for LGBTQ people be like? … Utopian novels tend to be weak when it comes to having an actual plot, but Barrett dodges that problem”
– Kelly Jennings, for Interzone
I can’t say how much it means to have so many people engage with my work. If you haven’t yet, you can get your very own copy of Proud Pink Sky from the bookseller of your choice.
Queer Words Podcast with Wayne Goodman
A few months ago I had a delightful chat with Queer Words host Wayne Goodman, who interviewed me on my experiences as a queer writer and the creation of Proud Pink Sky – including a short reading from the text. Listen to my beautiful voice here, or by clicking the image below.
Reading at the Berlin Book Nook
The Berlin Book Nook is a wonderful boutique bookstore in Berlin’s Neukölln district. It’s also run by the lovely Alex and William, who were kind enough to host a reading of Proud Pink Sky. With more attendees than space, the reading took place outside the store, creating a wonderful street performance that even drew in passers by. What a beautiful way to spend a spring evening!
Another reading will take place at Lettretage on the 1st of April – tickets are available here.
That’s all for now! Join us next week when we’ll be promoting Proud Pink Sky using my exciting new technique: throwing copies from the Berlin TV Tower for pedestrians to catch/desperately avoid.
Until then!
– Redfern