We were beyond lucky to interview the Aussie ICON that​ is @holdensheppard right as INVISIBLE BOYS, the series based on his book by the same name, is dropping on Stan! We're so excited for the release of the series and so glad we got to celebrate with you Holden!

Can't wait for you all to tune in, but first, here's more about Holden:

Holden Sheppard is an author from Geraldton, Western Australia. His debut coming-of-age novel, Invisible Boys, won multiple accolades including the 2018 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award and the 2019 Western Australian Premier's Book Award and was adapted as a 2025 television series on Stan Australia. His second novel The Brink, a thriller, won multiple accolades, and his third novel King of Dirt, described as "a modern-day Brokeback Mountain", will be published in June 2025. Holden's writing often focuses on themes of masculinity, sexuality and mental health. He lives in Perth's north with his husband and his V8 ute. 

INVISIBLE BOYS is out NOW on STAN! 🥳🎉 About the series:
A Stan Original Series. February 13. • From award winning director Nicholas Verso

In a small town like Geraldton, everyone thinks they know you: but when a closeted gay teen’s hook-up with a married man is revealed on social media, it will have irreversible consequences for a group of teens and their families.
(from Stan)

Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNip006qhcI

About the Book:

In a small town, everyone thinks they know you: Charlie is a hardcore rocker, who's not as tough as he looks. Hammer is a footy jock with big AFL dreams, and an even bigger ego. Zeke is a shy over-achiever, never macho enough for his family. But all three boys hide who they really are. When the truth is revealed, will it set them free or blow them apart? (from Goodreads)

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