From Repression to Authenticity: Exploring Queerness and Truth | E71 Hope Thompson

Toronto-based writer Hope Thompson opens up about repression, desire, and authenticity in storytelling. Hope's work navigates the tension between repression and desire, influenced by her upbringing and interest in crime fiction and mystery. Topics discussed in this episode:00:24 Unpacking Repression and Authenticity 05:52 Personal Insights and Breakthroughs08:59 Authenticity and Personal Growth10:46 Challenges and Evolution of a Writer's Voice17:05 The Power of Collaboration in Creative Work18:48 Investigating Identity and Closetedness23:46 The Second Act Reversal: A Life and Storytelling ConceptConnect with Hope:http://www.hopethompson.net/bio.htmlHope Thompson Bio:Hope is a Toronto-based writer who works in theatre, film and television. As a genre-writer, she turns her queer eye to crime, horror, camp and comedy. Recent career standouts include the publication of her crime story “Stage Diary, 1953” (Cold Canadian Crime: Crime Writers of Canada’s 2022 Anthology) and two seasons writing on the CBC hit comedy series, Baroness Von Sketch Show. Connect with Fede:Website: https://www.mymostauthenticlife.comInstagram: @mymostauthenticlifehttps://www.instagram.com/mymostauthenticlife/Fede Vargas: https://linktr.ee/fedevargas My Most Authentic Life Distributed by: Genuina MediaFollow Fede Around the Web:Instagram: @mymostauthenticlife and @itsfedevargasYouTube: My Most Authentic Life ChannelWebsite: www.mymostauthenticlife.comLinkedIn: Fede Vargas and My Most Authentic Life Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.