Born on the Spring Equinox

Following the death of her brother Angelo, Liz discovers his private journal—a deeply intimate account of a life shaped by extraordinary experiences, turbulent relationships, queer desire, and an unrelenting search for meaning.

From the complexities of childhood to the exhilarating and often unsettling world of adulthood, Angelo’s reflections reveal a passionate performing artist navigating the shifting boundaries between reality and imagination, desire and restraint, vulnerability and resilience.

Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in his twenties, Angelo confronts the contradictions of his inner world while exploring sexuality, family, love, loss, and the fragile nature of human identity. His experiences unfold against a backdrop of artistic experimentation, philosophical questioning, and the pursuit of personal liberation.

Moving between psychological introspection, existential philosophy, and the experimental world of the Theatre of the Absurd, Born on the Spring Equinox challenges conventional storytelling. Its unconventional narrative reflects the complexities of the human mind, weaving together moments of intensity, tenderness, humour, and profound uncertainty.

At once intimate and provocative, the novel explores the relationship between mental health, queer identity, creativity, and the human desire to transcend the limitations imposed by society—and sometimes by ourselves.

What does it truly mean to be free when the greatest boundaries may exist within our own minds?

Born on the Spring Equinox invites readers into a world where existence becomes a question, identity remains fluid, and the search for meaning is as unpredictable as life itself.