Toronto-based writer Hope Thompson opens up about repression, desire, and authenticity in storytelling. Hope's work navigates the tension between repression and desire, influenced by her upbringing and interest in crime fiction and mystery. 

Topics discussed in this episode:

00:24 Unpacking Repression and Authenticity 

05:52 Personal Insights and Breakthroughs

08:59 Authenticity and Personal Growth

10:46 Challenges and Evolution of a Writer's Voice

17:05 The Power of Collaboration in Creative Work

18:48 Investigating Identity and Closetedness

23:46 The Second Act Reversal: A Life and Storytelling Concept

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Hope Thompson Bio:

Hope is a Toronto-based writer who works in theatre, film and television. As a genre-writer, she turns her queer eye to crime, horror, camp and comedy. Recent career standouts include the publication of her crime story “Stage Diary, 1953” (Cold Canadian Crime: Crime Writers of Canada’s 2022 Anthology) and two seasons writing on the CBC hit comedy series, Baroness Von Sketch Show. 

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