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Growing up, Dmetri was obsessed with horror movies. Despite their terrifying content, horror movies saved his life.

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Dmetri Kakmi was born in Turkey to Greek parents. His fictionalised memoir Mother Land was shortlisted for the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and is published in England and Turkey. His short stories and essays appear in a number of anthologies, and his latest book is The Door and other Uncanny Tales.

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Queerstories is an LGBTQI+ storytelling night programmed by Maeve Marsden, with regular events around Australia. For Queerstories event dates, visit www.maevemarsden.com, and follow Queerstories on Facebook.

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The Queerstories book is published by Hachette Australia, and can be purchased from your favourite independent bookseller or on Booktopia.

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To support Queerstories, become a patron at www.patreon.com/ladysingsitbetter

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And for gay stuff and insomnia rants follow me - Maeve Marsden - on Twitter and Instagram.

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