Damian Barr is an award-winning writer, broadcaster and journalist. His memoir, Maggie & Me, won Stonewall Writer of the Year and Sunday Times Memoir of the Year. His debut novel, You Will Be Safe Here, was shortlisted for six major awards and named a Book of the Year in the Observer, Guardian and Mail. He’s written columns for The Times and Sunday Times and hosted Front Row on BBC Radio 4 as well as his own series Guide Books.  In 2019, Damian brought books back to television with 'The Big Scottish Book Club', now in its fourth series and syndicated internationally. Also on BBC TV, he presented 'Shelf Isolation' and the landmark documentary for Sir Walter Scott’s 250th. Damian holds a PhD in Creative Writing from Lancaster University and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. He started his world-famous Literary Salon in 2008. He lives in Brighton.Damian’s ChoicesA Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee WilliamsBeloved by Toni MorrisonTales of the City: Book 1  by Armistead Maupin Other books mentionedA Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara Illborn by Daniel T JacksonThe Sandman by Neil GaimonThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimonListener’s Choice (Dedra L Stephenson)Spare by Prince HarryLinks to other things discussedJulia’s article on marketing for debut authors (part one, part two)Ed’s magical writing practice: Pomodoro TechniqueDamian’s favourite writing haunt: Gladstone LibrarySUPPORT GROUPSLGTBQ+ Mental Health Service: Mind OutFor children in need of help: Childline (0800 1111)Support for recovery from child abuse: NAPAC  (0808 801 0331)You can buy books mentioned in this episode on our Bookshop.org Affiliate page (UK Only). By purchasing here, you support both small bookshops AND our podcast. Keep  in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media: Twitter: @twolitchicks Instagram: @two_lit_chicks TikTok: @two_lit_chicks Email: [email protected] If you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news. Thank you so much for listening.    Listeners, we love you. Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show

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