S.C. Farrow Talks 'This Is Not A Lie' by The Write Way Podcast published on 2021-08-31T05:39:25Z Author, writer, editor, S.C. Farrow appeared on the program to discuss her novel, ‘This Is Not A Lie’. Trigger Warning: Drug addiction, homophobia and homophobia-related violence is discussed, among other things. Topics discussed include: - How S.C.’s own youth served to inform what would become ‘This Is Not A Lie’ from the real-life counterparts to the fictional characters in the story, to the Crystal Ballroom era setting framing the novel. - The depiction of heroin-addiction. The different types and levels of addiction depicted and the self-medicating nature of addiction. Along with the prevalent misconception of the ‘rock & roll’ lifestyle, dismissing this addiction as just a part of such a hedonistic lifestyle. - Australia’s of-era homophobia – pervasive even in the supposedly progressive music scene. - Music prevails, music is the best – how music unifies us all, how it is the strongest and most enduring bond between Joel and Harry and their ‘devastating love’. - And so much more! Thanks so much to S.C. for appearing on the program, you can pick up your copy of ‘This Is Not A Lie’ from here: https://www.scfarrow.com/ Be sure to check out and purchase from The Bookshop Darlinghurst. As many Sydney bookshops are only operating limited hours during lockdown, have paused deliveries, or some services. The Bookshop Darlinghurst is operating seven days a week, although they are closed to in-store customers. Their staff are in-store from 9.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and slightly condensed hours on Saturday and Sunday. They have an excellent website which is very comprehensive for LGBTIQ+ books and DVDs but also includes a curated range of general interest titles. Phone orders are very welcome on 02 9331 1103. You can have your order posted – and it’s free if you spend $75 or more. Or you can collect it from the shop if you prefer. They have regular promotions and are currently offering double loyalty points. Check them out, here: https://www.thebookshop.com.au/ Genre Podcast