In today’s episode of the Arizona Equals Conversation, we sit down with local artist Lee Call, author of the novel The Angel Room. Arizona Equals is predicated on the power that stories can hold, and this conversation in particular is a deep dive into that very idea. Talking with Lee about their process of writing and publishing The Angel Room took us through conversations about childhood in Arizona from the 90’s to today, reflections on coming to terms with queer identity, and discussions of how to manage the challenges neurodivergence can pose for creative work.

Additional context for the conversation

* The Angel Room, by Lee Call

* Brick Road Coffee

* Neurodivergent Cleaning Crew

* Lee’s Patreon

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