Episode 67 - Kay Kerr: Writing, Memory, and our Urge to Belong

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of Late to the Party, I speak with acclaimed author Kay Kerr to explore the intricate connections between writing, memory, and identity. Kay shares her journey as an autistic writer, from her celebrated young adult novels Please Don’t Hug Me and Social Queue to her latest works, including Might Cry Later and contributions to Someone Like Me (for Australia, for International)We dive deep into topics like:How sensory details shape memory and storytellingThe impact of aphantasia and alexithymia on creativity and self perceptionThe intricacies of being part of social groupsMovement, stimming,  and the search for authenticityThe act of making generational changeThis conversation is a thoughtful look at neurodivergence, acceptance, and the ways we create meaning in our lives.Find Kay on Instagram and on her website.Please come join us on our socials where we are very much present. We very much want you to share your stories and opinions. Join our public and private pages to start the discussion.Public Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/latetothepartypodcastPrivate Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1168470233702726Email us at [email protected] page - https://www.instagram.com/latetothepartyasd/Website at https://latetotheparty.buzzsprout.comSupport the showSupport the show