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The author of the new graphic novelBoys Weekenddiscusses their creative habits.
Between Elena FerrantesNeapolitan novelsand works like Sally RooneysConversations with Friends, books on female friendship abound.
But [coming out] makes you sort of re-contextualize all your friendships.
But even thoughBoys Weekendis inspired by real experiences, it doesnt put much stock in realism.
I got the germ of the idea there, but a lot is different.
Theyre nice people who I like not murderous freaks.
During a transition, you realize something about yourself and it all snaps in perspective, Lubchansky says.
A lot of stuff you thought about theworldisnt real.
Below, Lubchansky reflects on their love of procedurals, chicken parmesan, and the upcoming novel,Idlewild.
Its a really great story about two high school queers in Manhattan around September 2001.
It’s about queerness, longing, transness, and fandom and its a really beautifully written book.
On Earths number one food:
When I’m writing, I turn into a little goblin.
Then when I accomplish something nice I like to reward myself with a big chicken parmesan.
Then there’s stage three, which is taking lots of photos [of poses].
So you’re Googling the word from behind a lot.
On the power of procedurals:
When I’m drawing, Im watching movies or TV.
DuringBoys WeekendI watched all ofHouse.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
This article was originally published onJune 26, 2023
source: www.bustle.com
