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Abi Fellows is a legend in the lore of Still Here! Still Queer! Now What? AKA 'my agent Abi', she has championed the book and made its existence possible. Paul and Abi discuss the journey of publishing a book, managing expectations, and the power of community and resilience in the face of challenges. Abi shares her insights as a literary agent and the importance of patience, authenticity, and strategic thinking in the publishing world. She is The Storm Trooper of Kindness and deserves ALL the praise.

Anders Tallvik is the illustrator of Still Here! Still Queer! Now What? He and his work are utterly wonderful. In this conversation we explore the creative process, identity, faith, and the playful side of art. We talk about how creativity is a personal journey, the influence of past experiences, and the importance of playing and experimenting in art. See Anders' work at Studio Otherwise.

Imagine you get to spend time with an Editorial Director in Publishing, and you can ask whatever you like...well, welcome to the episode! Paul is joined by Jane Evans from Jessica Kingsley Publishing, home of Still Here! Still Queer! Now What? We talk about advice for budding authors, what makes a book good (or not), the impact of AI on publishing and whether you should ever read a review or not. It's a good one!

Everyone needs a Neil. He's a friend, colleague, advocate, activist and incredible events professional. He's also the official Book Tour Manager for Still Here! Still Queer! Now What? Along with asking 'when do you sleep', we have an amazing conversation where Neil shares insights on navigating life's flux, the importance of authenticity, and the art of not taking things personally, especially when organising a book tour!

There isn't a single word that describes Joshua Grannell aka Peaches Christ, thankfully. Filmmaker, Activist, Cult Leader...and so much more. From the dirtiest drag bars in San Fransisco to London's Royal Albert Hall, Joshua can do them all. And he has. In this fabulous conversation we talk about the origins of Peaches Christ, how queer culture has evolved over the years and the evolution of drag...and so much more! ! Strap in. It's a great ride.

IT'S THE ONE WITH THE UNBOXING VIDEO! Dr. Paul shares the thrill of receiving his author copies, capturing the blend of joy and anxiety that comes with being a first-time author. Upcoming Events Dr. Paul has exciting events lined up: - **October 19th**: A special opportunity at Gay's the Word bookshop for a select group to get their hands on the book before its official release. Register at stillherestillqueernowwhat.com/comeearly - **October 21st**: Live! Launch! Lunch! across multiple platforms, bringing together friends and supporters from around the globe. Tune in on Instagram, Twitch (!), YouTube and Facebook, 12:30-1:30. It's like a proper celebration. Anyone can join wherever you are in the world. Cultural Highlights **Michael Cragg's *Can't Get You Out of My Head* exploring Kylie Minogue's impact. **Jack Shoulder's *Hotties in Art*, examining masculinity and beauty in the art world. Stay tuned for future episodes featuring interviews with those who played a role in his book while Paul takes two weeks off before the big launch!!

Hold your horses, it's Simon Blake! Paul and Simon dive deep into a discussion on identity, activism and growth as Simon explores his journey from childhood in Cornwall to Chief Executive of Stonewall. We talk about the importance of healthy disagreement, especially in the workplace, and along the way, we unexpectedly resolve one of Paul's childhood traumas. Giddy up!

A quick update today because the To Do list is LONG and the book is coming one month today. Screaming! Paul is thankfully over Covid but now has a backlog of stuff to do but that doesn't stop him recommending Out in Oxford by Scot Douglas and AFTERDARK, a new Zine by Kruger. Get them while they're hot!

In this episode, Author and Podcaster Thomas Leeds shares his extraordinary journey of recovering from a brain injury, exploring identity, sexuality, and finding power in becoming yourself. We delve into the nuances of memory, trauma, and self-discovery. Thomas shares his experiences of overcoming trauma, embracing his identity, and choosing joy in the face of adversity. We do cover an experience of sexual assault, and if anything you hear makes you want to talk to someone, please know that you are not alone. Visit survivorsuk.org for information and support.

Tonight we're going party like it's TWENTY-TWENTY-ONE as Paul has COVID, so none of this might make any sense. On the plus side, he got to read Juno Roche's Queer Elders and Layla McCay's A Diplomat's Guide To Book Smuggling so we're silver lining that C19 cloud with some queer goodness. On the downside, RIP DRUK on the BBC. That makes three gone from BBC3. Hmmmm....

Wild Man Jon is back on the pod! We're stripping back the layers and exploring body positivity, naturalness, societal expectations, and personal authenticity. Jon shares hisinsights on body image and embracing your truth. Also: are hairy bums in or out? It's the question everyone has been dying to ask.

Happy Monday! After a brief and unexpected rant about Mince Pies, Paul reflects on what made him happy this week (Dean Atta and The Delta Quadrant) as well as reflecting on how midlife is our opportunity to come out again, this time as who we really are. Are you ready for your second coming?

Salim is back on the pod! Fan Favourite Salim Stephenson returns for another fabulous chat with Paul where they explore the nuances of love, relationships, and identity in the context of queer life and societal norms. It's a big episode with deep questions and we wouldn't want it any other way.

Dr. Paul Taylor-Pitt shares updates on his upcoming book, recent podcast guests, tour dates, and reflections on Dolly Parton, all in a brief bank holiday episode. He invites listeners to share feedback on content preferences as the season changes. It's the opposite of a bonanza tbh.

Gordon from the Gym is back! Except now he's simply Gordon. Returning guest Gordon reflects on growing up in northeast Scotland, the bullying and shame he carried as a gay teenager, and why leaving for London in 1987 felt like both escape and self-preservation. He also talks about building a life through work, finding community, surviving the AIDS era, and what it means to feel better in his body and in yourself at 56. Welcome back!