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Trent Dalton

Australian author whose debut novel, Boy Swallows Universe, became a bestseller. His book is based on his own experiences growing up in a family entangled with the Queensland underworld.

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Nov 25, 2024 • 40min

How my mysterious childhood became a best-selling novel

Trent Dalton, an Australian author renowned for his bestselling novel 'Boy Swallows Universe', shares captivating stories from his enigmatic childhood. He recounts discovering a hidden room behind his stepfather's wardrobe, an eerie bundle of cash, and his unsettling babysitter rumored to be a murderer. Dalton reflects on his family's struggles with addiction and brushes with Queensland's notorious underworld. Through these tales, he highlights the powerful role of writing in unraveling his past and finding healing amidst chaos.