Judy I. Lin

Judy I. Lin, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Book of Tea duology (A Magic Steeped in Poison and A Venom Dark and Sweet), was born in Taiwan and immigrated to Canada with her family at a young age. She grew up with her nose in a book and loved to escape to imaginary worlds. She now works as an occupational therapist and still spends her nights dreaming up imaginary worlds of her own. She lives on the Canadian prairies with her husband and daughters.

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Writing and Parenting: How to Make It Work

May 21, 2022 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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Panelists: Judy I. Lin, Beth Dawkins, Ruthanna Emrys and Amanda Helms (moderator)

Writing while parenting has never been simple, and the pandemic context had only served to complicate the task. Join us for a discussion on how to manage caring for a family and balancing creative endeavors.

Navigating the Debut Year: Insights from Middle Grade and YA Authors

May 13, 2023 9:00 am to 10:00 am

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Panelists: Refe Tuma, Sylvia Liu, Elisa A. Bonnin and Judy I. Lin (moderator)

Our panel of debut middle grade and YA SFF authors share their experiences and insights on how to navigate the debut year. Tips for marketing to libraries and bookstores, how to set up launch events, and how to avoid marketing burnout.

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