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Neal Shusterman explores All Better Now and a virus of happiness | Author interview
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We sit down with Neal Shusterman to discuss his latest Young Adult novel, All Better Now, which speculates on what could happen if there was another pandemic, but this time, of a virus that brings contentment to its recoverees. We have a lot to talk about, including what a happiness virus would really entail, and its impacts on characters with lived experience of mental ill-health - as well as Neal’s writing and character development.
Detailed show notes, and other links: linktree.com/novel_feelings
Content notes for this episode: covid-19 pandemic; depression; suicidal ideation; cult; psychosis.
Our podcast was recorded on Wurundjeri Land, which is home to both of us in Naarm/Melbourne. Always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.
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