Massive thank you to everyone who came to celebrate the launch of my new novel at The Ledward Centre on 13.04.24. Too many to mention by name, but special thanks to David Sheppeard (Queer Heritage South) for interviewing me, to Alf le Flohic for joining us for part deux to talk about his new book Magic Farm and other Queer Tales, some of which I fictionalised in my novel. And of course, huge thanks to award-winning actor Hugh Ross for giving voice to my prose with his wonderful Scots brogue.
Lady Godiva, Joan of Arc, Odin - where else than a fancy dress party at the pop-up gay disco on a fruit farm in Kent in the early 80s that was the infamous Hazelpits!
Listen to Hugh read the chapter in which George, Grace and Pete get to see the infamous ‘Don’t Die of Ignorance’ AIDS awareness ad for the first time.
What an absolute joy it was to chat to best-selling author, podcaster and radio/TV presenter Nigel May on Gaydio on 13.04.24. To listen to me and Nigel chat about Brighton during lockdown, the outrageous gay scene that existed on the South Coast in the 1980s and my cast of colourful locals, click on the link to the right. It’s about 2 hours in, at about nine minutes past 9am.
My interview with Allison Ferns, repeated on Out With Kathy (9pm - 3rd April 2024) on BBC Radio Sussex and Surrey. Also on the show, Kathy talks to TikTok stars Matthew and Ryan, performance artist Marisa Carnesky and Dan & Adam (of Great Pottery Throwdown).
GOT 10 MINUTES? Fancy a little taster of my new novel? Have a listen to my interview (25/03/24) on @bbcsussex with Allison Ferns (It’ll say Sarah Gorrell, whom Allison was standing in for) It’s about 9 minutes after the midday news - just after Lionel Richie’s All Night Long.
FORTUNE TELLING… BANANA LOAF… AND THE 80S! What a pleasure and privilege it was to chat to super spexy Josh and David about my new book The Brightonians Under Siege on Radio Reverb’s monthly HIV Hour - the UK's only FM radio programme & podcast about living a healthy, happy life with HIV. Featuring interviews with charity workers, authors, and people telling their stories, it was the perfect platform to talk about my book and explain why I’m giving all my royalties from sales of it to much-loved charity The Sussex Beaxon. Want to contribute to the show? Get in touch with the presenters on Twitter & Instagram (@HIV_Hour) or on hivhour@gmail.com - To listen to my interview with Josh and David, catch up anytime on the podcast.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hiv-hour/id1347077256?i=1000650649346
Recalling this wonderful review of my first novel by Eric Page in Scenemagazine - there’s still time to read The Brightonians before the sequel, The Brightonians Under Siege, drops this Saturday. Order online or grab a signed copy from Kemptown Bookshop, City Books or the gift shop at the Museum.
OUT NOW! Panel discussion about #queerhistory with author of #lovefromthepinkpalace and #sussexbeacon patron Jill Nalder, podcaster/author Adam Zmith and drag performer and entrepreneur Kara Van Park and me . Kept in check by host, Andrew Flewitt, it’s a lively, candid and often funny chat about acknowledging our past and preserving it for future generations.
What was it like coming ‘out’ in the early 80s? A sneak peek at the storyline for the sequel to The Brightonians. And why I find my adopted hometown so inspiring. Just a taste of some of the things I chatted to Andrew about in this fab podcast series. Click the link to have a listen.
As one of the UK’s most read LGBTQ+ online magazines – and a huge presence in the Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ scene since 1993 - I’m absolutely thrilled to appear in this month's issue. You can read the full article at gsecene.com or by clicking on link
An opportunity to spread the word to more Brightonians with an interview in The Whistler - the magazine serving West Brighton.
Article in February's edition of our local community magazine which covers much of BN1, BN2 and BN3. Perfect vehicle to spread the word about my debut novel to my fellow Brightonians.
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