Garrard Conley's Blog
June 20, 2016
Interview w Lambda Literary
I loved speaking with Todd Summar for Lambda Literary. Our conversation lasted roughly 2 hours, and I never wanted it to end. Todd is thoughtful and sharp, and his words are so generous here:
"Boy Erased is not an expose, not a self-help book or sentimentally sensational tell-all. Instead, it is a nuanced, sharply written work of art. Conley’s prose is evocative and lush, allowing the reader to understand the confusion and frustration endured, not only by him, but also his mother and father whom, ultimately, regrettably, thought they were doing the right thing."
June 16, 2016
June 13, 2016
June 2, 2016
May 21, 2016
Visiting North Carolina to Protest HB2 Anti-LGBT Bill & Support Indie Bookstores
Garth Greenwell & I have issued a statement about visiting NC indie bookstores in the midst of anti-LGBT legislature.
May 14, 2016
How Ex-Gay Therapy Made Me a Better Writer
My piece is up at Lit Hub. In it, I explore how the tired narratives I encountered in 'ex-gay' therapy made me explore stronger, more nuanced narratives. I'm a better writer because of it.
May 11, 2016
Article on CNN: Why my parents tried to cure me of being gay
I have an article out on CNN Opinion about 'ex-gay' therapy, HB2 in North Carolina, and safe spaces.
May 7, 2016
May 4, 2016
Help End Ex-Gay Therapy
A few facts:
Only 5 states in the US have banned conversion therapy76% of LGBT population lives in states with no laws banning conversion therapy for minors Conversion therapy has been responsible for dozens of suicides, including trans teen Leelah AlcornClick here to join my campaign to raise awareness on this issue.
