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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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Panelists: Endria Richardson, Sumiko Saulson, Glenn Parris, and Christine Taylor-Butler (moderator)
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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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Panelists: Meghan Ciana Doidge, Alicia Hilton, Sumiko Saulson and Greta Kelly (moderator)
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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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Panelists: Carol Duncan, Sumiko Saulson, Wole Talabi, James Beamon and Terese Mason Pierre (moderator)
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Black authors share how they and their peers use speculative fiction to explore a joyful future.

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Writing and Navigating Publishing as Persons with Disabilities

June 7, 2024 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

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Panelists: Ada Hoffmann (moderator), Sumiko Saulson, Effie Seiberg and Victoria Navarra
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Authors with disabilities discuss their experiences writing, navigating the industry, and reaching audiences.
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