Debut author Khashayar J. Khabushani, author of I Will Greet The Sun Again.Khash chats about:How coming out as an Artist held almost as many challenges as coming out as QueerThe transformative power of the Columbia University MFAWriting from memories and remembered sensesWriting to make amends to his childhood self and his inner childWriting hope and joy into a story with trauma and challenges imbedded in itGuest Author: Khashayar J. Khabushani Books: I Will Greet The Sun Again by Khashayar J. KhabushaniHost: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This FamilyKhash’s recommendations:A book for fans of Khash’s work: What The Living Do by Marie Howe, What Work Is by Philip LevineA book Khash has always loved: Another Country by James Baldwin, We The Animals by Justin TorresA book that’s been published recently or is coming soon: The Fraud by Zadie SmithOther books mentioned in this episode: Just Kids by Patti SmithNovel Experience with Kate Sawyer is recorded and produced by Kate Sawyer - GET IN TOUCHTo receive transcripts and news from Kate to your inbox please SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER or visit https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast for more information.Thanks for listening!Kate x