Hello and welcome to Queer as FAC, the podcast bringing you queer history from around the world and throughout time.

I'm Irene.

I'm Alice.

I'm your life.

And today we'll be talking about Audrey Lord, self-described black lesbian, mother and warrior poet.

Before we begin, we have a couple of promotions that we think our listeners might enjoy.

The first is Hank Green's latest novel, A Beautifully Foolish Endeavour.

Hank Green's first book, An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, was released in 2018.

The story of a young woman thrown into fame as the world suddenly has to deal with massive changes

in the form of contagious dreams and mysterious 10-foot-tall robots that have appeared in every major city.

The Associated Press said it was a thrilling journey that takes a hard look at the power of fame

and our willingness to separate a person from the brand.

Book reported said it was, perhaps as honest a look as we will ever get into the phenomenon

of cyber fame.

And the San Francisco Chronicle said,

Sparkling with Mystery, Humour and the Uncanny, this is a fun read,

but beneath its effervescent tone, more complex themes are at play.

Well, now that novel is out in paperback or at your library, and also for cheap in audio

form.

And the sequel and conclusion of the story, A Beautifully Foolish Endeavour, is out to Sparkling Reviews.

Hank wanted his publisher to sponsor a ton of small podcasts,

but they said that was too weird.

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