J.R.H. Lawless

J.R.H. Lawless is a Hugo Best Novel and Astounding longlist nominated author from Atlantic Canada who blends comedy with political themes — drawing heavily, in both cases, on their experience as a lawyer and as Secretary General of a Parliamentary group at the French National Assembly. Their two 2020 debut novels, Always Greener and The Rude Eye of Rebellion, are part of the General Buzz series. They are represented by Rick Lewis at Martin Literary, and would love to hear from you on Twitter, over at @SpaceLawyerSF!

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Exploring Possibilities with Legal Systems in SFF

May 13, 2023 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

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Panelists: Amy Sundberg, Sarena Straus, Julia Vee and J.R.H. Lawless (moderator)
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Exploring with authors who are also legal professionals what the choices are when it comes to legal systems, how crucial these are to worldbuilding, and how they are a major tool in exploring new speculative possibilities in terms of social organization.

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The Use of Speculative Allegory and Metaphor for SFF

June 8, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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Panelists: Aline-Mwezi Niyonsenga, J.R.H. Lawless (moderator), Eugenia Triantafyllou, Annalee Newitz and Ai Jiang
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SFF has a long history of using fantastical allegories and metaphors to talk about contemporary issues. From transformation stories that mirror the trans experience, to fantasy racism, what are the benefits and pitfalls of the use of allegory? Where do authors land on subtlety vs being on the nose?
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