Cara McKeown

Why the Queer Love Story “In a Heartbeat” Took Over the Internet

August 25, 2017May 9, 2019 Cara McKeownComments Off

Here’s how a four-minute animated short triumphed.

John Wouldn’t Recognize a Good Walk-and-Talk if He Walked Right Into It

July 27, 2017April 15, 2020 Cara McKeownComments Off

Part of #JohnWithTheWind — a week-long editorial event.

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Author: Cara McKeown

Why the Queer Love Story “In a Heartbeat” Took Over the Internet

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