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Black Speculative Fiction: Urban Fantasy and Beyond
May 13, 2023 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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From Octavia Butler’s “Kindred” to LA Bank’s Vampire Huntress series, Urban fantasy (fantasy that takes place in modern cities) is a subgenre frequently embraced by Black authors who write science fiction, fantasy, and horror authors, and especially by African American authors, but it is not the only thing we write. Why is the genre so popular with Black authors? And why is the popular genre, which is particularly associated with African Americans, so often maligned?
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Sating the Need: Writing a Satisfying Romantic Subplot
May 14, 2023 10:30 am to 11:30 am
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Want to perfect that romantic subplot to add character depth and, potentially, heat to your story? Panelists will discuss the purpose of romantic subplots, how to use them effectively, and what makes them satisfying for cross-genre readers.
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Themes of Hope and Joy in Black SFF
June 6, 2024 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
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Black authors share how they and their peers use speculative fiction to explore a joyful future.
Writing and Navigating Publishing as Persons with Disabilities
June 7, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
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Speculative Poetry OPEN MIC
October 26, 2024 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
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The SFWA Poetry Committee presents its Quarterly Poetry Open-Mic. Come and read your poetry to your fellow SFWA poets. This is an interactive online event hosted by Poetry Committee’s co-chair Wendy Van Camp. The October Open-Mic will be Halloween themed, so bring your ghoulish poetry! Costumes are encouraged, but optional.
Our featured reader will be Sumiko Saulson, a Bram Stoker Award® and Elgin Nominated author of “The Rat King: A Book of Dark Poetry.” They are a Ladies of Horror Readers’ Choice Award and Afrosurrealist Writers Award winner.