When Lust Meets Intellect & How “Fantasy Sells” (w/ Andy Barrow)
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An exciting new guest is here! Andy Barrow, author of Peter In Progress (2026) joins us on the ITBR where we had an incredible conversation on his queer self discovery, COVID lockdown's effect on it, and the impact of wealthiness in education.
Peter In Progress is Andy's debut novel and serves as a new-age gem taking place during the 2020 lockdown. While bound to be a relatable read for audiences in one way or another, it's also a personal reflection of Andy's life at the time.
Check out the link below to learn more about Andy and get your copy of Peter In Progress!
When COVID hits, Peter Hughes finds himself unemployed, out of shape, and living in his mother’s basement... Peter emerges from the pandemic newly out and totally unprepared. Nevertheless, he dives headfirst into gay life, stumbling through app-fueled hookups, steamy underwear parties, and New York’s chaotic dating scene... It’s about the bodies we build, the stories we outgrow, and the courage it takes to start over—from within.
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