30 Queer Lives: Conversations with Lgbtqia+ New Zealanders - Paperback

by Matt McEvoy (Author)

Identity, understanding, and celebration through the stories of thirty remarkable New Zealanders. Soldiers, politicians, Olympians, doctors, musicians, academics, businesspeople, farmers, writers, and fa'afafine . . . the thirty LGBTQIA+ New Zealanders in this book are remarkable individuals. They each speak with candour and honesty about their challenges and successes, and together they show how LGBTQIA+ people strengthen the rich culture of Aotearoa. From the famous--Grant Robertson, Gareth Farr, Chlöe Swarbrick--to the less well known, these stories encourage empathy and understanding, challenge stereotypes, and offer courage and hope.

Author Biography

Matt McEvoy completed a Bachelor of Music degree between Auckland and Otago Universities. He spreads his time between teaching piano, managing property interests, accepting the occasional local technology contract, and writing, with a particular interest in social history and the diverse stories of extraordinary people who are seldom given a voice in New Zealand culture. His first book, The Grey Lynn Book, was published in 2018.