Bert Wylen interviews Scott Heim about his debut novel, Mysterious Skin. Wylen and Heim discuss the plot, central themes, and controversies which surround the novel. Heim reflects on the research which he conducted for the novel and the findings which he made and later incorporated into the plot. Heim and Wylen discuss the autobiographical influences and central source of inspiration for the novel. Heim and Wylen discuss his current projects. Material used in broadcasts of WXPN’s Gaydreams.
