In the summer of 1972, eighteen-year-old Maeve O’Connor is desperate to escape her conservative family and pursue her dream of studying photography. Her chance comes in the form of a photo contest. She finds the needed compelling subjects in a fading seaside town where strippers, sideshow performers, and artists live openly on the boardwalk. There, Maeve falls for Georgie, an androgynous musician chasing stardom, and builds friendships with a group of misfit creatives. But as Maeve immerses herself in a world where she finally feels at home, she must face the question: how much is she willing to risk to claim the life she wants? I’m so excited to share this interview with Mary Kathleen Mehuron. Down on the South Beach Drag is a book that completely caught me off guard in the best way. I found myself staying up way too late, completely wrapped up in Maeve’s world and her messy, lovable group of friends. Even though Maeve and I come from different walks of life, I saw so much of my...