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Disabilities and Family: Writing Representation with Taylor Hobbs

Aug 7

https://www.taylorhobbsauthor.com/

This interview with Taylor Hobbs, author of 'Heartbreak and Other Organ Failures,' delves into the story of two sisters, Kaylee and Zoe, as they embark on a road trip to find their estranged father for a life-saving kidney. The interview explores themes of family dynamics, representation of characters with disabilities, and the author's writing process, as well as the importance of diverse representation and the hopes for audience reactions.

Takeaways

  • Family dynamics and relationships play a central role in the story
  • The representation of characters with disabilities is a key focus of the author's work

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 05:09 Zoe's Character and Representation
  • 09:29 Diverse Representation and Normalcy
  • 16:00 Zoe's Journey to Agency
  • 18:39 Final Words