Blacklight

We’re back! MG, YA, and Adult author Jamar J. Perry comes on to discuss his upcoming CAMERON BATTLE AND THE LEGEND OF CHIDANI. We’re also talking switching agents, why we choose speculative fiction, and writing authentic queer narratives for a middle grade audience.

Ryan Douglass talks about and reads from his poetry collection, BOY IN JEOPARDY.

SFF writer Lachelle comes on to talk Midnight Sun, Reylo, and unhealthy relationships in media aimed at young people.

SFF writer Anthony Isom Jr. comes on to discuss the difference between sex-positive and sex-conversant narratives, and how to write both in healthy, realistic ways. 

Terry J. Benton comes on to talk about taking risks in your writing, and the risks that publishing has to take to invest in quality work. 

Pheolyn Allen discusses hegemonic negotiation, the importance of owning your story, and exploitation of queer Black identity in publishing.

Julian Winters comes on to discuss his journey to publication, the pros and cons of publishing with a smaller press, his upcoming release THE SUMMER OF EVERYTHING, and the importance of lifting up other authors in the book...

YA, MG, and Adult author and editor Kacen Callender comes on to talk their new release King and the Dragonflies, their upcoming Felix Ever After, and what it's like to be both an author and editor working within in the industry.