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Samuel Peterson

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Samuel Peterson is an artist and writer who uses forms of memoir as a political and life-saving gesture. The life he saves is his own.

"Readers often ask me how I could write about the extremely intimate and challenging experience that was being a transgender heroin addict on the men's ward in the south. For me, the question is 'how could I not!?'"

He currently lives in Durham, NC.

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Samuel Peterson I don't really have this. I have days where what I write isn't great, but there's usually something about it I can use. So much about expression is do…moreI don't really have this. I have days where what I write isn't great, but there's usually something about it I can use. So much about expression is doing a lot of something that never goes anywhere, never sees the light of day. My desktop is littered with aborted or forgotten efforts. It's part of the process.

Also, I force myself to write if I have something to produce. I also draw and paint and make collages; I find it helpful to bounce to another project when I'm stuck on something. (less)
Samuel Peterson The massive amounts of cash flowing my way. What's the best thing about doing the thing you're best at? It feels amazing, it's a relief, it scratches …moreThe massive amounts of cash flowing my way. What's the best thing about doing the thing you're best at? It feels amazing, it's a relief, it scratches a creative and emotional itch, I can do it in bed with a snoring cat (for the win).(less)
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