On becoming phosphorescent is an exclusive essay written by author and journalist Lucia Osborne-Crowley, in advance of her new book My Body Keeps Your Secrets, published 2 September 2021.

This essay is part of a series of Indigo Express works exclusive to The Indigo Press. Our authors have written moving, insightful and entertaining pieces in conjunction with and in celebration of the publication of their books with the press.

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