Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This month's Writing Diversely interview is with Austin Davis!

Austin (he/him) is a 23 year old poet, activist, and homeless outreach organizer. He is the founder of AZ HUGS and the author of "Lotus & The Apocalypse" and "Compulsive Swim.”

Join us as we discuss writing neurodivergent characters (ADHD & OCD) and mental illness (depression).

Get Austin's Books
Compulsive Swim: amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BST9W3TL?ref_=dbs_m_mng_wim_calw_tpbk_0&storeType=ebooks

Lotus & The Apocalypse: amazon.com/Lotus-Apocalypse-Austin-Davis/dp/1737982935/ref=rw_dp_pbnx_fo_thb_2

Follow Austin
IG: @austinwdavis1

Unapologetically Queer Anthology: vanessamariebooks.com/unapologetically-queer-anthology

Want to learn how to write disabled characters?
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Want to learn how to write diverse characters?
Get more info on my online course here: howtowritediversecharacters.teachable.com/p/how-to-write-diverse-characters

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