You know what you really want to do when you have a book launching? Move house! Or in this case, that most precious and rare of commodities, Berlin apartments. Who needs free time or taking care of yourself when you can have a never-ending list of things to accomplish all while forgetting to eat or sleep? And there’s been so much to do!
Reading at Lettretage Berlin
At the start of the month I was very kindly given a platform at Lettretage Berlin for a reading and Q&A on Proud Pink Sky – moderated by my handsome partner and literary host, Ismar Hačam. The audience was fantastic, and really kept me on my oversize toes when it came to questions. It was also the first time Ismar and I have done an event together!
Review in Siegessäule
I was absolutely thrilled to find that Proud Pink Sky received a wonderful review in Berlin’s biggest LGBTQ+ magazine, Siegessäule! Best of all is this fantastic quote:
“The ferocity of Barrett’s imagination gives the middle finger to regressive authors like JK Rowling with colourful characters and impressive world-building.”
The magazine is available in print, and the PDF can be read online here (review on page 37).
Interview with Daniel Aldridge for Radio Alex!
I had the delightful opportunity to be interviewed once again by my favourite radio host, Daniel Aldridge. We talked about the novel, punching down in LGBTQ+ communities, and coming out nonbinary – all interspersed with appropriately atmospheric sci-fi music. The interview will be aired tomorrow at 4pm Central European Time, and you can stream along here.
That’s all for now – but if you happen to be in the south of England next week, I have an event at Brighton University next Wednesday! Entry is free, but you need to register for a ticket before attending. More details are available here.
– Redfern