QWS Podcast S4E2 Curtis Campbell and RWR McDonald

2/16/2025

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨ QWS Podcast S4E2 – Curtis Campbell

On this episode of QWS Podcast, Rob chats with writer, comedian, and theatre artist Curtis Campbell about his debut YA novel The House of Rural Realness (UQP). This razor-sharp, heartfelt, and hilarious book dives into queer community, drag, and self-acceptance—all with a healthy dose of drama!
Curtis shares his pathway to publication story, writing tips, the power of humour in tackling heavy themes, and the importance of community—now more than ever. Plus, drag! 👠 Curtis shares his thoughts on Sasha Velour’s The Big Reveal: An Illustrated Manifesto of Drag and a discussion on whether success changes the way we create.

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