DeAndra Davis on Jamaican Identity, Queer Representation & Feeling “Not Jamaican Enough”

Author DeAndra Davis joins the Crazy Jamaican Bwoy Podcast to talk about Jamaican identity, growing up Jamaican-American, family, culture, queer representation, and her new book.We discuss what it means to feel “not Jamaican enough,” the way Caribbean families preserve culture abroad, the importance of seeing Jamaican stories on the page, and why difficult conversations around family and acceptance matter.DeAndra also shares her publishing journey, the rejection she faced before getting her yes, and advice for young Caribbean writers trying to tell authentic stories.Pre-order / buy DeAndra’s book here:https://simonteen.com/book/the-lovers-the-liars-and-me/Follow DeAndra Davis:https://www.instagram.com/deandrawrites/Follow Anthony:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanthonytracey/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theanthonytraceyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAnthonyTracey/