Listen "How to embrace optimism with Trent Dalton "
Episode Synopsis
This week, Paula's guest is Australian author, Trent Dalton, who returns to Auckland for a special talk about his acclaimed career, including Boy Swallows Universe. They discuss how his life story influenced his debut novel, what his family thinks about being a part of his fiction, meeting his idol Eddie Veder, and he shares his advice for being optimistic and why he doesn't think it's naive to view the world with positivity. Details for Trent's talk and other events at the Auckland Writers Festival, head to writersfestival.co.nz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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