on the radio
June 20th, 2006 | Uncategorized
If you’re not doing anything this afternoon, come hear me talk about Fun Home on the Mike Signorile Show on Sirius satellite radio. You can sign up for a free pass to listen. I think I’m gonna come on at 3:30.
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If you’re keeping track of the press juggernaut, here’s a blurb from the Seattle PI, from its “Summer Reading” feature today: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/274495_summerbooks20.html
“Graphic novels (as in drawn art, not explicit sex) may be one of the hottest trends in publishing, but graphic memoirs also are appearing with some regularity, buoyed by the unexpected success of Marjane Satrapi’s “Persepolis” and its sequels. Bechdel, creator of the syndicated lesbian comic strip titled “Dykes To Watch Out For,” has crafted a hilarious, outrageous and heartfelt account of her coming of age in “Fun Home.” Her account of her relationship with her late father, a closeted gay with literary tastes, is acute, affecting.”
Argh!!!!! I missed it!
You should consider going on the Laura Flanders Show. I would love to hear a conversation about Fun Home on her radio show.
Alison,
I was in Chicago last weekend to surprise the parents and only after I bought the plane ticket did I realize I’d be missing all of your tour dates in NYC. And my girlfriend even offered to go out to Cattyshack to get my copy signed by you, gracious thing that she is, but I brought it with me for the plane. I know, she should have just bought another copy. Maybe you’re still sticking around for Pride, and you’ll give us a heads up on any more impromptu appearances…? wishing…